Three young adults lost their lives and a fourth was seriously injured following a crash Monday afternoon in Grant County, according to the Indiana State Police.
Authorities say 23-year-old Alexander McGuin of Gas City was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Malibu eastbound on County Road 600 South near County Road 1150 East when the vehicle left the roadway, struck a tree, and came to a rest.
Also inside the vehicle were 21-year-old James Clark Jr. of Dunkirk, 19-year-old Gracelynn Daniels of New Castle, and 22-year-old Michael Reading of Hartford City.
McGuin, Clark, and Daniels were pronounced deceased at the scene. Reading was transported by medical helicopter to a nearby hospital with reported severe but non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators say the crash remains under investigation, but preliminary findings indicate that speed and alcohol and/or drugs may have been contributing factors.
Indiana State Police were assisted at the scene by the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Taylor University Police Department, Van Buren Police Department, Upland and Matthews Volunteer Fire Departments, Marion Health EMS, Grant County EMS, Grant County EMA, the Grant County Coroner’s Office, and Lutheran Air.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.
