MADISON, Ind. — Indiana State Police – Versailles Post are investigating a fatal crash in Jefferson County in which an off-duty Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputy vehicle struck and killed a person on a skateboard.
The initial investigation by Trooper Andrew Garrett, Indiana State Police-Versailles Crash Reconstruction Team, indicated that Deputy James T. Webster, 51, was off duty but driving his Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department issued 2016 Ford Explorer westbound on Clifty Drive near Rose Street in Madison, shortly before 10 p.m. Monday. State troopers said Webster’s vehicle struck Hunter A. Robinson, 22, who was also traveling westbound on Clifty Drive in the roadway on a skateboard.
Robinson sustained fatal injuries in the collision. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office. Webster was not injured.
Toxicology results are pending however drugs and alcohol are not suspected to be factors in the crash.
Investigators are also attempting to locate the operator of a light colored SUV/Crossover that may have been involved or witnessed the crash.
Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact Trp. Andrew Garrett, ISP-Versailles, at (812) 689-5000.
