Jennings County man died in U.S. 50 crash

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A Jennings County crash Thursday morning on U.S. 50 claimed the life of a North Vernon man.

According to Indiana State Police, 54-year-old William L. Rabe Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities say that Rabe was driving west on the highway near Road 125E at about 7:30 a.m. in the morning when his car crossed the centerline into the path of a car being driven by 36-year-old Daniel L. Plumm of North Vernon. The two vehicles collided in the eastbound lane of the highway with Rabe’s vehicle coming to a stop in the roadway, while Plumm’s went off the side.

Plumm was first taken to St. Vincent/Jennings Hospital in North Vernon with serious injuries before being transferred to St. Vincent in Indianapolis for further treatment.

Rabe suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by the Jennings County Coroner’s Office.

Troopers say the accident remains under investigation.

Photo courtesy of Indiana State Police