Putnam County - On March 3, 2023, at approximately 10:35 a.m., the Indiana State Police Putnamville Post responded to the area of Interstate 70 eastbound near the 45-mile marker to investigate a single vehicle accident that claimed the life of one individual.

Preliminary investigation by Trooper Brad Fyfe revealed that a 2023 Dodge truck driven by Michael W. Frazier, age 64, of Spencer, Indiana, was traveling westbound on Interstate 70 near the 45-mile marker. For an unknown reason, Frazier lost control of the truck traveling into the median, striking an earth embankment, causing it to roll. The truck eventually came to a rest right side up. Trooper Fyfe and off-duty Vigo County Deputy Charlie Cummins immediately administered lifesaving first aid. Unfortunately, their attempts to help Frazier were unsuccessful. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Putnam County Coroner's office.

Drugs and alcohol are not believed to be a contributing factor of the accident.

Family has been notified.

Assisting Agencies: Putnam County Coroner’s Office, Cloverdale Police Department, Vigo County Sheriff’s Department, Cloverdale Volunteer Fire Department, and Seniour’s Towing.