Last night at approximately 11:05, Indiana State Police and Knox County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle crash on US 41 at St. Thomas Road that claimed the life of an 18-year-old Vincennes man.

Killed was Evan James Twitty, 18, Vincennes, IN. He was driving a 2006 Honda CRV eastbound on St. Thomas Road approaching US 41.

For unknown reasons, Twitty failed to yield the right away and drove into the path of a 2016 International tractor-trailer that was traveling north on US 41.

After impact, the tractor-trailer left the roadway on the east side and overturned.

The driver of the tractor-trailer, Paul Brandle, 49, of Hawesville, KY, had to be extricated by fire department personnel. He was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes where he is currently being treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Twitty was wearing a seat belt but was pronounced dead at the scene by Knox County Coroner Brian Hagen.

Evan James Twitty, 18, Vincennes, IN (Family has been notified)

Investigating Officer: Trooper Brock Buchanan, Indiana State Police

Assisting Officers: Master Trooper Gary Goodman, Master Trooper Randy Huddleston, Senior Trooper Brett Pool, Trooper Nick Hatfield, and Trooper C.J. Boeckman

Assisting Agencies: Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Vincennes City Police, Vincennes Twp. Fire Department, Johnson Twp. Fire Department and Knox County Coroner’s Office.

The Indiana State Police and Greendale Police Department are conducting an investigation into a bank robbery that occurred this afternoon in Greendale, Indiana. 

The investigation began at approximately 1:00 pm when the suspect entered the US Bank on Ridge Avenue in Greendale.  The suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money from the bank teller.  The teller complied with the suspect, who then left the bank with an unknown amount of cash.  The suspect was described as a black male wearing a hat, glasses, fake beard, gloves, and a coat depicting playing cards. 

Investigators learned that the suspect possibly left the area in an orange-colored Dodge Charger with a sunroof and rear spoiler.  Information gathered during the investigation indicated that the suspect may be traveling to the Indianapolis, Indiana area.

Shortly after 4:00 pm, a trooper with the Indiana State Police-Indianapolis Post observed a vehicle matching the description traveling on I-74 westbound, approaching Indianapolis.  Troopers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and detained two occupants of the vehicle.  The two occupants are considered persons of interest at this time pending further investigation.

The investigation, being conducted by the Indiana State Police and Greendale Police Department, is ongoing at this time.  Anyone with any additional information about the bank robbery should call the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post at (812)689-5000 or the Greendale Police Department at (812)537-1321.