Two semi drivers killed in head-on crash on I-65 in Indiana

Two semi truck drivers were killed Wednesday afternoon in a head-on crash on Interstate 65 in White County, Indiana, according to Indiana State Police and the county coroner. The victims were identified as Desaun L. Hallam-McClain, 38, of the Indianapolis area, and Donald W. Soar, 41, of Ozawkie, Kansas.The crash happened around 4 p.m. Wednesday about a mile north of the U.S. 231 exit in White County. Investigators say Hallam-McClain was driving his semi in the left lane of southbound I-65 when Soar’s northbound rig lost control, crossed the median and struck HallamTwo semi truck drivers were killed Wednesday afternoon in a head-on crash on Interstate 65 in White County, Indiana, according to Indiana State Police and the county coroner. The victims were identified as Desaun L. Hallam-McClain, 38, of the Indianapolis area, and Donald W. Soar, 41, of Ozawkie, Kansas.-McClain’s truck head on.Both semis came to rest in the southbound lanes, forcing officials to close those lanes while police investigated the scene.Both drivers died at the scene. A passenger in Hallam-McClain’s rig was injured and taken to a hospital. Police have not released that person’s name, age, city of residence or medical condition.White County Coroner Tony Deibel confirmed the identities on Thursday, the Lafayette Journal & Courier reported.

The crash happened around 4 p.m. Wednesday about a mile north of the U.S. 231 exit in White County. Investigators say Hallam-McClain was driving his semi in the left lane of southbound I-65 when Soar’s northbound rig lost control, crossed the median and struck Hallam-McClain’s truck head on.

Both semis came to rest in the southbound lanes, forcing officials to close those lanes while police investigated the scene.

Both drivers died at the scene. A passenger in Hallam-McClain’s rig was injured and taken to a hospital. Police have not released that person’s name, age, city of residence or medical condition.

White County Coroner Tony Deibel confirmed the identities on Thursday, the Lafayette Journal & Courier reported.