Preliminary investigation by Trooper Kevin King revealed that the SUV was struck from behind by the Semi-tractor while traveling southbound approaching the exit for US Highway 24, exit 201. A white Ford Edge being driven by Verlon Curran, 69, of Monticello, Indiana was attempting to exit at the 201 mile marker 
when it was struck from behind by a Volvo Semi-tractor being driven by Dimitri Cojocar, 27, of Federal Way, Washington. The crash occurred at 9:32 PM and road conditions were heavy fog.
According to Trooper King, the passenger vehicle was traveling at a reduced speed as the driver attempted to locate the exit for the interstate. Both occupants of the SUV were taken to Franciscan Health of Rensselaer where the driver, Verlon Curran, was pronounced dead.
Assisting: Troopers William Stancy, John Landowski, Kurt Jones, Jasper County Sheriff’s Department, Remington Police, Remington Fire and EMS, Wolcott EMS, Cheever’s Towing.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
*Attached photos of vehicles involved in crash