Miami County crash claims life of Kokomo man

Miami County, IN – Monday, March 25, 2024, just after 5:00 p.m., the Indiana State Police, Miami County Sheriff’s Office, and the Bunker Hill Town Marshall responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on County Road 150 West and County Road 900 South in Bunker Hill, IN.

The preliminary crash investigation by Trooper Adrianna Ward revealed that Aaron Martin, 31, Kokomo, IN, was driving a 2013 Chevrolet Cruz traveling northbound on County Road 150 West, approaching 900 South. Evidence indicates the Chevrolet continued northbound into the intersection of County Road 900 South, striking a 2013 GMC Sierra on the driver’s side. The driver of the 2013 GMC was identified as Dewayne Parks, 64, of Bunker Hill, IN. Parks and his two passengers were transported to an area hospital by ambulance for minor injuries.  Martin was pronounced deceased at the crash scene by the Miami County Coroner’s Office. Martin’s two juvenile passengers were transported via medical helicopter to a Fort Wayne hospital.  

This is an ongoing investigation and there is no further information to release at this time. At this time, the consumption of alcoholic beverages/narcotics is suspected of contributing to this crash. Notification to the family has been made. 

Trooper Ward was assisted by members of the Indiana State Police Peru Post, Indiana State Police Crash Reconstruction Team, Miami County Sheriff’s Office, Bunker Hill Town Marshal, Grissom Fire Department, Pipe Creek Township Volunteer Fire Department, Galveston Medic 1, Lutheran EMS, Miami County Coroner, Lutheran Air, and North End Towing.
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