Reeves and Holstine “officially” named as victims in Fiery Crash Tuesday
Two Salem High School students in Washington County died after their car hit a tree and caught fire on Tuesday morning.
The Washington County Coroner and police were reluctant to release the names officially although they had been named on social media as soon as Tuesday afternoon.
Coroner Rondale Brishaber has identified the driver as Joel Clay Reeves, 17, Salem. His passenger was Samuel Levi Holstine, 18, Campbellsburg.
The pair were pronounced dead after the truck they were riding in crashed into a tree and caught fire. The two were pronounced dead at the scene by the Washington County Coroner’s office.
According to a media release, police were dispatched to a car on fire at 3:59 a.m. on July 1.
Emergency crews found a 1995 Ford Ranger on State Road 160, about five miles outside of Salem. The vehicle was owned by Reeve’s mother, Joella Reeves.
The Ford ran off the left side of the road and hit a tree causing it to catch fire.
The crash is under investigation.
A group of students, friends and family gathered Wednesday night at CenterPeace to have a candlelight vigil.
Reeve’s funeral arrangements are being handled by Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home.
Reeve’s memorial service will be at 11:30 AM Sunday July 6, 2014 at the Mt. Hebron Church east of Salem. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM until time of service at the church.
Rodney Sweeney will officiate.
Survivors include: father, David Clay Reeves; mother, Joella Reeves; 2 sisters, Kim Hobson, and Keri Arthur.
Online expressions: www.hughestaylor.netStay tuned to WSLM RADIO for more details on the accident.
Pekin Fourth of July Schedule
Friday, July 4th
10:00 a.m. til 10:00 p.m. Food available at the Park.
10:00 a.m. PARADE – Sandi Ison, Family, & Friends Coordinator
Grand Marshal – World War II Veterans
10:00 a.m. til Close. Artisian Market & Flea Market
10:00 a.m. til 10:00 p.m. Derby City Amusements, Rides and Games, Bungi Jump
11:00 a.m. til 3:00 p.m. – Borden Lions Club Fish Fry
Park Stage Events for July 4th, 2014
12:30 p.m. Presentation of “Colors” – Pekin American Legion Post 203
Invocation by Shane Morgan – Blue River Baptist Church
Star Spangled Banner by Evan Hedrick
Pledge of Allegiance by Pekin American Legion Post 203
Reading of the Declaration of Independence
By Abigail McClellan & Nancy Dalton, Eastern High School Valedictorians’
Back Home Again in Indiana – Music by David Carty
Welcome by Anita Temple, Pekin Community Betterment Committee
1:00 p.m. Antique Cars at the Park
1:00 p.m. Antique Tractors at the Park
1:00 p.m. Horseshoe Pitching Contest at the Park Sponsored by Loy & Fordyce, Inc.
1:00 p.m. Prince/Princess Contest – Shari Dalton – Coordinator
1:45 p.m. Dollars for Scholars of Eastern High School, Joy Gore & Terry Thixton
2:30 p.m. Queen Contest – Pekin 4th of July Queen – Darlene Hall – Coordinator
3:30 p.m. Queen for 2014 Announcement
4:00 p.m. Special Thanks by Anita Temple, President, PCBO 2014
6:00 p.m. Jim Smoak, Bluegrass Music
7:00 p.m. Janet Hattabaugh Shubert & Barry Hattabaugh
8:00 p.m. Josh Glauber and Holley Jackson
Saturday, July 5th
7-8:00 a.m. Registration – 8:00a.m. Start 5K RUN/WALK Event at Pekin Park
9:00 a.m. 3 on 3 Hoopfest by New Beginnings Baptist and Pekin United Methodists Church Youth Groups ! Pekin Park Basketball Court
9:00 a.m. Artisian Market & Flea Market Open all Day
10:00 a.m. til 8:00 p.m. – Derby City Amusements, Rides & Food, Bunji Jump
11:00 a.m. Baby Contest – Registration 10:00 to 10:45 Park Shelter house.
1:00 p.m. til 4:00 p.m. IDOL CONTEST at the Park Stage
Sound by David Carty Productions
8:00 P.M. EVENT ENDS FOR 2014
Kentucky woman injured on I-64
A rollover crash on Interstate 64 just west of Ferdinand injured a Henderson, Kentucky woman and totaled her vehicle.
Senior Trooper Brian LaRoche reported that at approximately 12:10 P.M Thursday, Tiffany D. Hagan, 27, Henderson, KY, was traveling westbound on Interstate 64, just west of the 63 mile marker (Ferdinand Exit), when her dog jumped into her lap, causing her to lose control of her 2000 Ford Explorer.
Hagan rolled the SUV three times over into the median where it came to rest.
Hagan was transported to Memorial Hospital in Jasper after suffering bruising and cuts. Hagan was wearing her seatbelt at the time of the crash, which greatly reduced the severity of her injuries. No charges were filed.
Troopers were assisted on scene by Ferdinand Police and Fire, and Dubois County EMS.
The Indiana State Police wants to remind motorists to use extra care while traveling throughout the Fourth of July weekend. Slow down, buckle up, and focus on safe driving.
Austin woman arrested after hit and run accident
A 31-year-old Austin woman was arrested yesterday afternoon after a hit and run accident involving a jogger.
The driver, later identified as Carrie Brough, 31, from Austin, fled the scene by getting a ride with a passing motorist without checking on the injury status of Chris Fugate.
Yesterday afternoon, Chris Fugate, 43, of Austin, was jogging west on Booe Road in Austin when he was struck by a vehicle that was travelling east.
After striking Chris Fugate, Brough crashed her gray 2001 Saturn into a yard south of the roadway.
When an officer arrived on scene he found Chris Fugate injured, lying on the ground, in a ditch, on the north side of the roadway.
He was transported to the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, KY with non-life threatening injuries.
Brough was arrested later, without incident, after she was located by officers at a residence on Water Tower Road just north of Austin in Scott County.
She was charged with Leaving the Scene of a Personal Injury Crash, D Felony and Driving While Suspended, A Misdemeanor. She was incarcerated at the Scott County Jail.
Assisting Agencies; Austin City Police Department, Scott County Sheriff’s Department, Scott County E.M.S. and the Jennings Township Volunteer Fire Department.
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Two SHS Students Perish In Fiery Crash
Two Salem High School students in Washington County died after their car hit a tree and caught fire on Tuesday morning.
The pair were pronounced dead after the truck they were riding in crashed into a tree and caught fire. The two were pronounced dead at the scene by the Washington County Coroner’s office.
According to Washington County Coroner Rondale Brishaber, names of the students could be released officially later this afternoon.
He said he is working to obtain a 100% identification of the bodies.
According to a media release, police were dispatched to a car on fire at 3:59 a.m. on July 1.
Emergency crews found a 1995 Ford Ranger on State Road 160, about five miles outside of Salem.
The Ford ran off the left side of the road and hit a tree causing it to catch fire.
The crash is under investigation. Stay tuned to WSLM RADIO for more details on the funeral arrangements and more details regarding the cause of the crash.
