Investigators believe semi went left of center
(BURNEY, Ind.) – One person was killed after a crash involving a semi and van in Decatur County on Thursday.
The accident happened around 11:40 a.m. on State Road 46 near County Road 200 South in the Burney area.
Decatur County deputies say the investigation shows that the semi went left of center and struck the van head on.
The driver of the van was identified as 72-year-old Marcus Anthony Yano, of Columbus.
Investigators say Yano died on the scene.
The semi driver was identified as 23-year-old Manav Rai, of Newark, Delaware.
State Road 46 was closed for more than three hours due to the crash.
Agencies that responded included the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department, Burney Volunteer Fire, Greensburg, Fire, Decatur County EMS, St. Paul Marshal’s Office, Indiana State Police and the Decatur County Coroner’s Office.
