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: On June 12, a passenger vehicle driven by Justin Bland struck two bicyclists traveling westbound on U.S. Highway 40 near the Apple Blossom entrance in Reelsville, Putnam County, Indiana. The bicyclists were German nationals: Mevin Thiel, aged 20, sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to an Indianapolis hospital; Anton Gottwald, also 20, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Publicly reported parties

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

Original reporting

German nationals identified as victims in Reelsville bicycle accident | Banner Graphic | suncommercial.com

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