North Webster Man Dies In Vehicle-Pedestrian Accident
NOBLE COUNTY — Dakota B. Fisher, 31, North Webster, was struck and killed by an SUV Friday, Feb. 21, as he was walking along a road in Noble County.
The crash happened at about 9:31 p.m. on US 33, near Albion Road, north of Kimmell.
The preliminary investigation by the Noble County Sheriff’s Department indicates a 2004 GMC Envoy, driven by Juan Medina Espinoza, 42, Elkhart, was north on US 33, approaching Albion Road when the crash occurred. Espinoza drove the vehicle around a curve near the intersection and struck Fisher, who was walking north on the right shoulder of US 33.
Fisher was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash is still under investigation.
Indiana State Police were contacted to assist with the crash reconstruction. Toxicology results are pending on Fisher. Espinoza was given a drug and alcohol test with both returning negative.
Assisting the Noble County Sheriff’s Department were the Ligonier Police, ISP and Noble County Coroner’s Office.