Scottsburg man dies in single-vehicle crash

SCOTTSBURG — A 24-year-old Scottsburg man died in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday evening.

According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to a serious crash on State Road 356 near the north junction of State Road 203 in Lexington at approximately 6:57 p.m.

Upon arrival, officers discovered a 2017 black Dodge Durango that had collided with a tree and caught fire. The driver, identified as Kyle J. Hauge, was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the cause of the crash. Preliminary investigation suggests that excessive speed and possible driver impairment may have contributed to the accident.

Witnesses and video footage obtained by investigators are currently being analyzed.

Anyone with information regarding this crash is urged to contact the Scott County Sheriff’s Office at 812-752-5550.