DENVER, IN : 1 dead, another injured in Miami Co. crash on Indiana 16 near 500 West on Tuesday, 24th November, 2020

A two-vehicle head-on collision Tuesday, in which a car caught on fire after impact, has left one person dead and another in critical condition.

State troopers responded to the crash at around 3:38 p.m. on Indiana 16 near 500 West.

The preliminary crash investigation revealed a Chevrolet passenger car was traveling west on Indiana 16. Ashley Lackman, 20, Macy, was driving a 2019 Ford Fusion east on Indiana 16, when for an undetermined reason, the Chevrolet crossed into the eastbound lane, causing a head-on collision with Lackman.

After the crash impact, the Chevrolet caught on fire and had to be extinguished by Denver firefighters.

Police said a nearby homeowner prevented the Ford from catching on fire. Prior to first responders arriving, he used a tow strap and a box truck to pull the Ford away from the burning Chevrolet. Lackman was initially trapped in the Ford and could not be extricated until first responders arrived.

The driver of the Chevrolet was pronounced deceased at the crash scene. The driver has not been positively identified. Once identification is made, their name will be released, police said.

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