Dennis Copeland dies in fatal Evansville pedestrian accident
Fatal Evansville pedestrian accident death of Dennis Copeland – Obituary
Dennis Copeland, 32, of Appling, Georgia, was struck and killed early Saturday morning on Interstate 69 in Evansville. The incident occurred near the Lloyd Expressway exit, where Copeland had apparently stopped his vehicle before being hit by a passing car.
Evansville police arrived at the scene to find Copeland lying in the roadway, with several vehicles stopped on the shoulder. One driver had stopped after hitting Copeland, while two others unknowingly drove over the victim. Police discovered Copeland’s truck idling nearby and believe he had gotten out to urinate on the shoulder before crossing the median, where he was struck. Authorities have not released further details, and the investigation is ongoing.