Identity released in fatal U.S. 36 crash - GIANT fm

Published
June 20, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Rockville, Indiana
U.S. 36
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Incident type
Crash, Semi truck, Fall

Summary

Semi Truck Crash Rockville Indiana in Rockville, Indiana: A 71‑year‑old man named Michael Roberts was killed in an automobile accident on U.S. 36 in Parke County on Friday, June 19, 2026. The crash occurred when a truck went off the roadway and fell into Little Racoon Creek about three‑and‑a‑half miles east of Rockville. CPR was administered to Roberts before he was pronounced deceased at Union Hospital roughly one hour after arrival. Both lanes of U.S. 36 were closed for a period of time due to the accident.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Michael Roberts Driver Fatal

Original reporting

Identity released in fatal U.S. 36 crash - GIANT fm

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