Name released in deadly SR 57 crash

VANDERBURGH CO., Ind. (WFIE) - The name of the man killed in a crash Thursday in Vanderburgh County has been released.

The coroner says he’s 61-year-old Rodrick Kohlmeyer of Mt. Vernon.

The crash happened just after 3 p.m. on State Road 57 at Ruston Lane.

According to the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, one car heading south was hit by a car heading north that crossed the center line.

Kohlmeyer was one of the drivers.

Deputies say the driver of the other vehicle was transported to the hospital for a chemical test.

They say alcohol and drugs are not believed to be a factor in the crash.

Vanderburgh: Traffic Alert

SR57 at Ruston Lane is closed due to a personal injury crash. The highway will be closed for an extended period of time. @VandSheriff and ISP are on scene.
— Sgt. Todd Ringle (@ISPEvansville) April 28, 2022

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