Single-vehicle crash kills 2 on Terre Haute's south side

Chief Shawn Keen (R) at the scene with another officer/ Lucy Perry photo

By Lucy Perry
Indiana Central News

Two men are dead after a fiery crash this morning in Terre Haute.

The Terre Haute Police Department released limited information on the crash at this time, as the investigation is ongoing.  However, the victims have been identified as William Egnor, of Linton, and Eric Bennett, of Terre Haute. 

Speed appears to have been a factor in the deadly crash.

Emergency crews responded to the sing;e-vehicle crash at S. 9 1/2 Street and Helen Avenue around 6 a.m. The silver Volkswagen Beetle was inverted and had struck a house, causing extensive damage to the structure and the car. Police said the vehicle was on fire.

 The THPD Crash Reconstruction Team remained at the scene for some time.

Car at left crashed into a house/Lucy Perry photo

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Lucy Perry photo