GAS CITY (AP) — Indiana State Police say a distracted trucker drove into the back of another semitrailer, causing a crash that closed part of Interstate 69 for several hours.
The crash happened about 5 a.m. Thursday just north of the interchange with Indiana 22 near Gas City, about midway between Indianapolis and Fort Wayne.
State police say a semi hauling auto parts had just pulled onto the highway when it was struck from behind. One of the semis was destroyed by a fire and other vehicles were damaged by debris from the crash.
Troopers ticketed the trucker for driving too fast to avoid a collision. He was taken to a Marion hospital with minor injuries.
Crews needed about seven hours to fully reopen the highway.
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