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Motorcycle Fatality Under Investigation

(Starke County, IN) - Authorities in Starke County are still investigating a fatal crash between a motorcycle and passenger vehicle.

 

The crash happened about 8 a.m. on Friday at 800 East and 50 South near Knox.

 

According to the Starke County Sheriff’s Office, a northbound Dodge Durango entered the intersection and was struck by the eastbound motorcycle.

 

The motorcyclist, Derrick Shepherd, 20, of Knox was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver, 75 year old Linda Caudill of North Judson was taken by ambulance with undisclosed injuries, police said.

 

Further details have not been provided. Police said the chain of events leading up to the crash remain under investigation.

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