Coroner’s Office identifies driver killed in Saturday crash

The Bartholomew County Coroner’s Office has identified the driver who died Saturday in a fiery crash on I-65, south of State Road 46 in Columbus.

Coroner Clayton Nolting announced Monday evening that dental records were used to identify 25-year-old Kayze Danielle Gilstrap, of Bedford. Gilstrap was was reportedly backing up in the left lane of northbound I-65 prior when an SUV crashed into the rear of her car. Authorities say it appeared Gilstrap may have been trying to reach a crossover between the north and southbound lanes.

The driver of the SUV, 31-year-old Vanessa Rosborough, of Indianapolis was taken to Columbus Regional Hospital with non life threatening injuries. Rosborough’s passenger, 28-year-old Emily McNiff, of Fishers, was flown to IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis for treatment.

The crash is being investigated by the Columbus Police Department.