ISP Investigating Fatal Crash that Killed Madison Man

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 10:19 PM

By Sgt. Stephen Wheeles - Indiana State Police Versailles Post

Toxicology results are pending however drugs and alcohol are not suspected to be factors in the crash.

(Madison, Ind.) - Last night, May 10, 2021, Troopers with the Indiana State Police-Versailles were called to investigate a fatal crash that occurred in Jefferson County, Indiana when an off-duty Jefferson County Deputy’s vehicle struck and killed a person on a skateboard.

The initial investigation by Trooper Andrew Garrett, Indiana State Police-Versailles Crash Reconstruction Team, indicated that Deputy James T. Webster, age 51, was off duty but driving his Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department issued 2016 Ford Explorer westbound on Clifty Drive near Rose Street in Madison, Indiana shortly before 10:00 pm last night.  Dep. Webster’s vehicle struck Hunter A. Robinson, age 22, who was also traveling westbound on Clifty Drive in the roadway on a skateboard.

Robinson sustained fatal injuries in the collision.  He was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office.  Dep. Webster was not injured.

Toxicology results are pending however drugs and alcohol are not suspected to be factors in the crash.

Investigators are also attempting to locate the operator of a light-colored SUV/Crossover that may have been involved or witnessed the crash.

Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact Trp. Andrew Garrett, ISP-Versailles, at (812) 689-5000.

Hunter Robinson’s family has been notified.

The investigation is ongoing.

The Indiana State Police was assisted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, Madison Police Department, Jefferson County Communications, Madison Fire Department, KDH EMS, Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, and Stanley’s Wrecker Service.

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