Kyle Smith Obituary, Death – A fatal traffic accident in Boone County on Monday afternoon resulted in one death. The crash occurred just before 2 p.m. in the 3000 block of State Route 47 East, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office.
When deputies arrived at the scene, they found a white 2008 Chevy Silverado with significant damage, which was occupied by 34-year-old Kyle Smith from Kirklin, Indiana. Also at the scene was an overturned dump truck, which was occupied by 61-year-old Scott Pickett from Lafayette.
Smith was pronounced dead at the scene. Pickett was taken to a local hospital and is reported to have non-life-threatening injuries.
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office has requested the Fatal Alcohol Crash Team to investigate the incident. The investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.