Knox County Central Dispatch received a 911 call at 11:23 p.m. on July 25th, about an ORV accident on Deer Trail north of Lafferty Road in Vincennes.
An Initial investigation showed that a side by side ORV driven by William Keith Webb, 56, of Vincennes, was traveling northbound on Deer Trail when it left the gravel drive and overturned. Webb was ejected and pinned beneath the vehicle.
Webb was transported by ambulance to Good Samaritan Hospital where he was pronounced dead. An autopsy will be scheduled early this week. The investigation is still ongoing.
Helmets and protective riding gear were not being worn at the time of the accident. Indiana Conservation Officers recommend using all available safety equipment. For more information on ORV safety, see offroad-ed.com/indiana
Assisting agencies from included Knox County EMS, Vincennes Township Fire Department, Johnson Township Fire Department, Knox County Coroner’s office, Knox County Sheriff’s Office, and Indiana State Police.