Off-Road Vehicle Accident Claims Life of Madison Woman

Three others were injured.

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(Hanover, Ind.) - Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fatal off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that occurred yesterday in the Hanover area.

At approximately 9:30 p.m., responders were dispatched to the 5200 block of South River Bottom Road. Upon arrival, an officer determined that Charles Howell, 75, of Hanover, was operating the ORV with three passengers when they ran off the road, causing the ORV to roll multiple times down a hill.

Charles Howell and Jacquelyn Howell, 74, of Hanover , were flown to the University of Louisville Hospital in serious condition. Donald McAlister, 55, of Madison, was transported to King’s Daughters Hospital with minor injuries. Paula McAlister, 56, of Madison, was pronounced dead at the scene and an autopsy is scheduled to determine the cause of death.

No occupant was wearing a seatbelt or helmet at the time of the accident.

The incident is under investigation. Alcohol is not suspected of contributing to the accident, but a toxicology test has been requested.

Indiana Conservation Officers were assisted by the Hanover Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, Norton King’s Daughters’ Health Emergency Medical Services, and Air Methods Kentucky 11.
 

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