On August 4, at approximately 12:40 am, emergency personnel were dispatched to the area of SR 17 north of Fulton County Road 200 North for a single vehicle accident with ejection.
Preliminary investigation shows a moped or scooter driven by Jackie J. Shuey, II age 45 of Rochester, was traveling southbound on SR 17 and struck a downed tree in the roadway which was just south of a curve in the roadway. A strong thunderstorm had passed through the area just prior to the call and it is believed that the tree fell due to the storm. As a result, Mr. Shuey was ejected from the vehicle and suffered injuries. As result of this Mr. Shuey was pronounced deceased on scene by medical personnel. Mr. Shuey was not wearing a helmet.
The crash is still under investigation by Trooper Todd Trottier of the Indiana State Police Peru Post.
Assisting the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department in the investigation are Fulton County 911 Dispatch, Indiana State Police, Aubbeenaubbee Fire Department, Lutheran EMS and Fulton County Coroner.
