Indiana State Police sent this bulletin at 07/05/2017 10:03 AM EDT
Switzerland County – July 4, 2017, at approximately 1:00 pm, the Indiana State Police and Switzerland County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-vehicle crash on State Road 156 near Concord Road that claimed the life of a Monticello, Indiana man.
The initial investigation by Trooper Matt Holley with the Indiana State Police-Versailles Crash Reconstruction Team determined that a 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle being driven by Steven W. Adams, age 60, Monticello, Indiana was traveling eastbound on State Road 156 when a deer ran into the path of the motorcycle. The motorcycle struck the deer, causing Adams’ passenger, Deborah A. Bloch, age 50, Monticello, Indiana to be thrown from the vehicle. Adams and the motorcycle then crossed into the westbound lanes of State Road 156 where the motorcycle was struck by a westbound 2008 Chevrolet Equinox being driven by Michele L. Disney, age 63, Milan, Indiana.
As a result of the collision, Adams suffered fatal injuries. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Switzerland County Coroner. Bloch was flown to University of Cincinnati Hospital with serious injuries. Disney was uninjured in the collision. Neither Adams nor Bloch were wearing helmets. Disney was wearing a seatbelt. Alcohol and drugs are not believed to be factors in the crash.
The crash investigation is ongoing at this time.
The Adams family has been notified.
Trp. Holley was assisted by the Switzerland County Sheriff’s Department, Switzerland County EMS, Posey Township Fire Department, Air Methods Medical Helicopter, and the Switzerland County Coroner’s Office.