Fatal accident in Spencer County [Video]

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Troopers with Indiana State Police (ISP) received more details about a fatal crash that involved a man from Santa Claus, who has since been identified as Matthew Weber.

ISP says on the night of April 8, at approximately 11:47 p.m., Indiana State Police and Spencer County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle crash on rural County Road 1200 North near Lamar. Troopers note this is just south of Santa Claus.

According to ISP, preliminary investigation indicated Matthew S. Weber, 44, of Santa Claus, was driving a 2023 Ford Bronco eastbound on County Road 1200 North. Troopers say for an unknown reason, Weber’s vehicle slowly left the roadway and hit a tree head-on on the eastbound side of the road. Troopers say Weber died at the scene from his injuries.

According to ISP, authorities have made notifications to all the families. An autopsy will be scheduled. Drugs …