Western Vigo County motorcycle crash claims life of Bicknell man

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 By Lucy Perry
Indiana Central News
 
A Bicknell man is dead after being airlifted to an Indianapolis hospital when deputies say he crashed his motorcycle into a vehicle  in Western Vigo County Sunday.

Derek S. Miller 37, died early yesterday morning from injuries suffered in the crash. Miller was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, according to the Vigo County Sheriff's Office report.

Emergency crews responded to the scene at US 150.

Miller reportedly was southbound on US 150 and collided with Norman Hoopingarner, 91, who was driving a passenger car and attempting to cross from New Goshen Avenue. Hoopingarner and his passenger were transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries suffered in the crash.