German nationals identified as victims in Reelsville bicycle accident

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Reelsville, Indiana
U.S. Highway 40
Incident type
Bicycle, Crash

Summary

Bicycle Crash Reelsville Indiana in Reelsville, Indiana: A passenger vehicle traveling westbound on U.S. Highway 40 struck two bicyclists, both German nationals, near the entrance to Apple Blossom in Reelsville. One bicyclist sustained serious injuries and was air‐lifted for treatment; the other was pronounced dead at the scene.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Mevin Thiel Cyclist Injured
Anton Gottwald Cyclist Fatal
Justin Bland Passenger Unknown

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