Troopers Investigate Afternoon Fatal Crash Near Eckerty

Monday afternoon, August 5th, at approximately 1:25 p.m., Indiana State Police and Crawford County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle crash on State Road 37 just north of Bethany Church Road.

Preliminary investigation indicated Camiren J. Etienne, 20, of Tell City, was driving a 2003 Buick passenger car southbound on State Road 37 and Brian A. Humphrey, 50, of French Lick, was driving a 2003 Chevrolet SUV northbound on State Road 37. For an unknown reason, Humphrey crossed the center line of State Road 37 and hit Etienne head-on. Etienne died on the scene from his injuries. Humphrey was transported by helicopter to the University of Louisville Hospital.

This is an ongoing investigation and family members have been notified.

Investigating Officer: Master Trooper Darryl Terrell , Indiana State Police

Assisting Officers: Captain Rob Priest, Sergeant Robert Lambert, Sergeant George Wooten, Master Trooper Tim Weisenberger, Master Trooper Daniel Smith, Detective Josh Greer, Trooper Andrew Watson, and Trooper Austin Collins

Assisting Agencies: Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, Crawford County Coroner, English Fire Department Crawford County EMS, and Air Evac (Louisville)