On Thursday, August 28, 2025, at approximately 8:13 pm, members of emergency services were dispatched to North State Road 39 near the intersection of State Road 256 for a personal injury accident.

Upon arrival, deputies observed a black 2019 Harley Davidson off the West side of North State Road 39.

The driver of the motorcycle was identified as David Anthony Michael Stitzel, age 34 of Seymour, Indiana.

The passenger of the motorcycle was identified as Jessica Nicole Sue Pelley, age 31, of Seymour, Indiana.

While investigating the scene of the accident, evidence and witness statements indicated that Stitzel was traveling South on State Road 39, when the motorcycle traveled off the West side of the roadway striking the guardrail.

Stitzel was transported to a pre-determined landing zone

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