DEARBORN COUNTY, Ind. — Trent J. Laudermilt, 19, of Muncie, Indiana, died Tuesday morning, September 22, 2026, after a two-vehicle crash on State Road 350 near Aurora.
Indiana State Police responded shortly after 6:00 a.m. to the rural stretch of roadway following reports of a serious collision. The crash involved two Chevrolet trucks and led to the closure of the road while investigators worked at the scene.
How the Dearborn County Crash Happened
According to the information available about the crash, Laudermilt was driving a 2003 Chevrolet truck eastbound on State Road 350 when his vehicle struck a disabled, unoccupied 2008 Chevrolet truck that was parked along the roadway.
The collision sent Laudermilt’s truck into a guardrail before it continued down an embankment.
A passenger, identified as 19-year-old Jeffrey Cole of Muncie, was reportedly ejected during the crash.
Indiana State Police Investigate
Investigators remained at the scene as they worked to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision.
The earliest reports did not provide a complete reconstruction of the crash, and authorities had not publicly released additional details explaining why Laudermilt’s vehicle struck the disabled truck.
The exact circumstances leading up to the collision remain under investigation.
Muncie Community Mourns Trent Laudermilt
Laudermilt was only 19 years old when the early-morning crash claimed his life.
His death leaves family members, friends and others who knew him mourning a sudden loss. The available reports did not provide additional details about his personal life or background.
Information about Jeffrey Cole’s condition was also limited in the initial reports.
Funeral Arrangements for Trent J. Laudermilt
Funeral and memorial arrangements for Trent J. Laudermilt have not been publicly announced.
Additional information about services and his family’s plans may be released as arrangements are made.
The investigation into the Dearborn County crash remains ongoing, with authorities expected to provide further details as the circumstances surrounding the collision become clearer.
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