On Saturday morning, August 8th, at approximately 12:34 a.m., Indiana State Police and the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle crash on East Wyandotte Avenue, just south of Leavenworth.
Arrested and Preliminary Charged was Steven E. Spurling, 34, Marengo, IN on charges of Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Causing Death – Level 4 Felony and Reckless Driving – Class C Misdemeanor
Preliminary investigation indicated Spurling was driving a white 2020 Chevrolet Colorado northbound on East Wyandotte Avenue when he lost control of the vehicle.
The vehicle left the east side of the roadway and struck a tree.
The passenger, James Spurling, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Crawford County Coroner. Steven Spurling was not injured.
During the investigation, Steven Spurling displayed signs of impairment. He was transported to the Harrison County Hospital for medical clearance and a chemical test. Following the investigation, Steven Spurling was arrested and transported to the Crawford County Jail, where he is being held on bond.
Authorities have made notifications to the family and autopsy will be scheduled.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. No further information is available at this time.
The investigating Officer was ISP Trooper Elijah Mundy and he was assisted by Trooper Kayla Denk-Mundy, Trooper Levi Hupp, the Crawford County Sheriff’s Office, and the Crawford County Coroner.
