ISP Troopers investigate a fatal crash near Spiceland

HENRY CO. – Monday afternoon, August 26, 2024, at approximately 12:09 p.m., Indiana State Police and Henry County Sheriff’s Department responded to a single-vehicle crash on State Road 3 just south of County Road 700 South near Spiceland, Indiana.

A preliminary investigation conducted by Master Trooper Barry Bischoff determined that Dillon Micheal J. Conlin, 19, of Greenburg, was driving a black 2010 Ford Focus southbound on State Road 3 south of County Road 700 South.  For an unknown reason, Conlin left the roadway and collided head-on with a tree. 

Conlin was pronounced deceased at the scene from his injuries. 

Investigators determined speed was a factor and concluded that Conlin was not wearing a seatbelt.

This is an ongoing investigation, and family members have been notified.

Trooper Bischoff was assisted in this investigation by the Spiceland Volunteer Fire Department, Henry County EMS, Davis Towing, and Henry County Coroner Brian Clark.