Kokomo man killed in Miami County two-vehicle crash

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:16 AM

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Indiana State Police, Miami County Sheriff's Office, and the Bunker Hill Town Marshall responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on County Road 150 West and County Road 900 South in Bunker Hill.

Aaron Martin, 31, of Kokomo, was driving a 2013 Chevrolet Cruz traveling northbound on County Road 150 West, approaching 900 South. Evidence indicates the Chevrolet continued northbound into the intersection of County Road 900 South, striking a 2013 GMC Sierra on the driver's side.

The driver of the 2013 GMC was identified as Dewayne Parks, 64, of Bunker Hill. Parks and his two passengers were transported to an area hospital by ambulance for minor injuries.

Martin was pronounced deceased at the crash scene by the Miami County Coroner's Office. Martin's two juvenile passengers were transported via medical helicopter to a Fort Wayne hospital.

The Indiana State Police report that this is an ongoing investigation and there is no further information to release at this time. At this time, the consumption of alcoholic beverages/narcotics is suspected of contributing to this crash.

The Indiana State Police was assisted by members of the Indiana State Police Peru Post, Indiana State Police Crash Reconstruction Team, Miami County Sheriff's Office, Bunker Hill Town Marshal, Grissom Fire Department, Pipe Creek Township Volunteer Fire Department, Galveston Medic 1, Lutheran EMS, Miami County Coroner, Lutheran Air, and North End Towing.

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