PAMELA J. APPEL DIES IN FATAL EVANSVILLE CAR CRASH
Identified: The victim in the Friday morning accident on the Lloyd Expressway has been identified.
Officials confirm 72-year-old Pamela J. Appel lost her life following transport to the hospital.
Law enforcement reports the fatal collision occurred at the intersection of the Lloyd Expressway and McDowell Road. Crews were dispatched to the area around 8:30 a.m. on Friday.
Investigators indicate the accident involved an 18-wheeler colliding with an SUV driven by Appel. The driver of the commercial vehicle suffered no injuries and provided information to responding deputies.
The Vanderburgh County Coroner’s Office has taken charge of this ongoing investigation. Authorities have not yet released the official cause of death.
State police have closed the affected lanes and implemented traffic diversions. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes until the investigation is complete.
The crash is currently being examined by the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office. Crews continue to work the scene to gather evidence.
This tragic incident marks the second fatality reported on the expressway this week. Traffic flow remains restricted in the impacted area.
Authorities urge anyone with potentially useful information regarding this accident to come forward. The investigation is expected to remain active for several hours.
Pamela J. Appel’s family has been notified about her death. Funeral arrangements are pending notification of the deceased’s relatives.
