27-year-old man dies due to downed power lines caused by storm

Storms in southern Indiana leave twisted trail of damage and downed power lines

Floyd and Clark counties took the brunt of the storms in the WDRB viewing area.

27-year-old man dies due to downed power lines caused by storm

By WRTV Staff Click here for updates on this story     DANVILLE, Indiana (WRTV) — A 27-year-old Danville man died on Wednesday night after coming into contact with downed power lines caused by severe storms. According to the Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Hendricks County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to reports of a crash. They found several downed power lines blocking the roadway on County Road 75 W, north of Cou…

Danville Man Dies After Touching Downed Power Line

Source: (Photo: Joe Choe16/Thinkstock.) DANVILLE, Ind. — A crash during Wednesday night’s storm is under investigation in Hendricks County. Around 9:30 p.m., first responders found a burning pickup truck on CR 75 W near CR 200 S in Danville. Downed power lines blocked the road, and nearby, 27-year-old Nathan Merritt was found unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene. “Unfortunately, they weren’t able to get to the vehicle or the person …

Hendricks Co. investigates fatal crash that occurred during Wednesday's storm

DANVILLE, Ind. -- Deputies with the Hendricks County Sheriff's Office are investigating after a reported fatal crash during Wednesday evening's storm that impacted Central Indiana. According to a news release from the Hendricks County Sheriff's Office, deputies were dispatched to a crash on CR 75 W, north of CR 200 S in Danville, at around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday. When deputies arrived at the scene, they reported that there were several power lines …

Wrestling group honors Danville man who died in accident during severe storms

DANVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — A Danville man died late Wednesday night after driving his truck over and later contacting live power lines that fell during severe storms crossing through the area. The Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as Nathan Merritt, 27, of Danville. Deputies were called to the area of County Road 75 West, north of C.R. 200 South in Danville around 9:30 p.m. to investigate a possible crash with injuries. When they…

27-year-old Danville man dies due to downed power lines caused by storm

DANVILLE A 27-year-old Danville man died on Wednesday night after coming into contact with downed power lines caused by severe storms. RELATED | BLOG: Severe Weather Alert for Central IndianaAccording to the Hendricks County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Hendricks County Sheriffs Deputies responded to reports of a crash. They found several downed power lines blocking the roadway on County Road 75 W, north of County Road 200 S. A …