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Derek J. Miller, 24, killed and Tyler J. Shadwick, 22, critically injured in single-vehicle car crash on I-65 in Columbus, Indiana

Modified Date: 
Fri, 01/26/2024 - 12:27pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, March 21, 2015

One dead, one seriously hurt in Columbus crash(link is external)

Police are still investigating the cause of the accident.

Police say one person was killed and another critically injured in a Columbus collision just after 1 a.m. on Saturday morning. The crash happened on I-65 when a Chrysler sedan exited the roadway and crashed into a tree. The driver, Derek J. Miller, 24, of Columbus, was pronounced deceased at the crash site. The passenger, Tyler J. Shadwick, 22, of Columbus, was transported by helicopter to Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital, where he is listed in critical condition. 

What you need to know after a serious Columbus car accident

When someone has been seriously injured in a car crash in Columbus, they must deal with medical bills and lost wages.

After a serious car collision, it is crucial to quickly get the information needed to make good decisions. Getting appropriate medical treatment is just one aspect of recovering. Getting help in handling the personal injury insurance claim that will begin financial recovery is another.

If the injuries are serious, it is best to contact an experienced Columbus injury lawyer(link is external) for a free, no-obligation consultation. Serious injury accident claims are hard to handle without the help of a good lawyer who understands the process. Learn more about how an experienced Columbus car accident attorney(link is external) can help.

Burn injuries are not uncommon in catastrophic car accidents, and a person will usually require intense medical care to recover from them. When an accident causes this serious type of harm, the victim can bring a personal injury claim against any party responsible for it. A good Columbus burn injury attorney(link is external) can help by handling the personal injury claim after a serious car crash.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Derek J. Miller
Tyler J. Shadwick
Roadway: 
I-65
City: 
Columbus, IN
County: 
Bartholomew County, IN
Area: 
Indianapolis, IN

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