Joshua Hartley, 18, Lydia J. Astrop, 18, Matthew T. Cass, 28, and Benjamin C. Parsons, 68, killed, two people injured in collision on rural road near Gaston, Indiana

Modified Date: 
Wed, 06/21/2023 - 6:45am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Authorities: 3rd person dies after crash in eastern Indiana

The sheriff's department says the car driven by Hartley was southbound on a rural road near Gaston with three passengers when it crossed the center line and collided with a northbound vehicle driven by 68-year-old Benjamin Parsons.

4th Person Dies Following February 2-Car Crash in E. Indiana

The Star Press reports that Parsons' death leaves Hartley's twin brother, Jacob, as the crash's sole survivor. He remained hospitalized Tuesday in serious condition.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Joshua Hartley
Lydia J. Astrop
Jacob Hartley
Benjamin Parsons
Matthew T. Cass
City: 
Gaston, IN

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