Indiana State U Football Players Among Victims In Sunday Riley Triple-Fatal Vehicle Crash

VIGO COUNTY, IN. (THECOUNT) — Several Indiana State University football player are believed to be among the five victims in a triple-fatal vehicle crash in Vigo County Sunday.

Indiana State University confirmed that three Indiana State students – including several Sycamores football players – were involved in a fiery fatal single-vehicle accident on Sunday morning in Riley.

According to reports, there were five people total in the vehicle that crashed on Indiana 46 near Main Street in Riley on Sunday. The vehicle, for unknown reasons, exited the roadway and made contact with a substantial tree. The vehicle then burst into flames.

The unidentified driver and two other occupants were pronounced deceased on the scene.

“This is a terrible tragedy,” ISU President Dr. Deborah J. Curtis said. “As we are waiting on additional details from authorities investigating this accident, our hearts go out to the families and friends of the students involved.”

Counseling services are available for students, faculty, and staff at 812-237-3939.

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Geo quick facts: Vigo County is a county located along the western border of the U.S. state of Indiana. According to the 2010 census, the population was 107,848. The county seat is Terre Haute. Vigo County is included in the Terre Haute, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area – Wikipedia.