One dead after crashing into semi on I-70 in Vigo County

UPDATE 2/24/20-    Officials have released the name of the deceased: Ashley N. Williams, 32, of Marshall, Illinois.
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By Lucy Perry
Indiana Central News


One person is dead after crashing into a semi on Interstate 70 in Vigo County this afternoon.

The name of the victim has not been released at this time, as the investigation is underway.

According to Sgt. Matt Ames, of the Indiana State Police, the victim was westbound ​in a 2011 Jeep --directly behind the semi tractor-trailer, just after 2 p.m. The victim failed to observe slowed traffic and ran into the semi-tractor trailer, he said.

Investigation revealed that Sergiy S. Shadrin, 54, of Newmarket, Ontario, was traveling westbound in a 2012 Volvo semi tractor-trailer near the Illinois state line, when he reportedly felt the impact. Although his hazard lights were on, the victim did not slow down with traffic. 
 
An autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.

Assisting Agencies:  Vigo County Sheriff’s Department, West Terre Haute Police Department, Sugar Creek Fire Department and Vigo County Coroner's Office.