On 08/28/2023 at approximately 5:44 AM the Newton County Dispatch Center received a 911 call regarding a vehicle crash involving a passenger car and moped on State Road 16 near County Road 300 East.

Police, fire and medical personnel were immediately dispatched to the scene.  Upon their arrival, deputies found a male subject unresponsive in the roadway.  Despite life-saving efforts, the male was pronounced deceased at the scene. 

Preliminary investigation shows that the male (63 year old, Rensselaer address) was driving a moped eastbound on State Road 16 when he was struck from behind by another eastbound vehicle.  The man was ejected from the moped and came to rest in the westbound lane.  The female driver of the other vehicle involved stated that she did not see the moped in front of her in the dark. A witness told officers on scene that the moped’s lights were very dim.  State Road 16 was closed temporarily while officers processed the scene.  All names are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Assisting Agencies:  Newton County Communications, Newton County EMS, Brook Fire and the Newton County Coroner’s Office.