FROM INDIANA STATE POLICE – EVANSVILLE DISTRICT:
In Knox County last night, Saturday, August 19th, at approximately 10:56 p.m., Indiana State Police and Vincennes Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on College Avenue in Vincennes. Preliminary investigation revealed Eric R. Boger, 37, of Vincennes, was driving a 2001 Toyota pickup truck northwest on College Avenue when he attempted to turn left onto 15th ½ Street.
Boger was traveling too fast, and the vehicle struck the curb on the north side of the street causing the vehicle to flip. The vehicle came to a final rest on the passenger’s side. The driver was not wearing his seat belt and was pronounced dead at the scene by a Knox County Deputy Coroner.
An autopsy is scheduled for this morning. Toxicology results are pending.
Investigating Officer: Master Trooper Detective John Yung, Indiana State Police
Assisting Agencies: Vincennes Police, Vincennes Fire Department, and Knox County Coroner’s Office