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ANDERSON, Ind. — A man from Anderson has died following a serious car accident in Madison County, authorities confirmed.
The crash occurred Wednesday afternoon along East County Road 800 North, southeast of Alexandria. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, a vehicle driven by Darren Lockhart left the roadway for reasons still under investigation, struck a guardrail, and came to rest in a ditch.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly before 4 p.m. Lockhart was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained in the crash. A passenger in the vehicle was also injured and transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. The extent of the passenger’s injuries has not been publicly disclosed.
Officials stated that neither occupant was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. Law enforcement agencies are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident, including what caused the vehicle to leave the roadway.
News of Lockhart’s death has brought sadness to the Anderson community, with friends and acquaintances expressing condolences and remembering him as a valued member of the community.
Authorities are reminding drivers to remain alert, obey traffic laws, and use seatbelts at all times. Additional details may be released as the investigation progresses.