One dead in crash Thursday night

Friday, January 29, 2021

Staff report

One person was killed and two others were injured in a crash Thursday night around 7:20 p.m. on State Road 59 and County Road 625 N.

Steelie Barbee, 52, of Jasonville, and two adult passengers, were traveling southbound in a 1996 Ford on State Road 59 when the vehicle traveled off the road. An investigation by Troopers Caleb Garvin and Ben Burris with the Indiana State Police did not immediately find a cause. The vehicle proceeded to travel 50 yards down an embankment before coming to an abrupt stop.

First responders who arrived on the scene rendered first-aid to Barbee and the passengers. The Greene County Coroner later pronounced Barbee dead at the scene while the two passengers were treated and released.

Master Trooper John Yung assisted with a crash reconstruction.

Family members of those involved in the crash have been notified. Toxicology results are pending.

The Greene County Sheriff’s Department, Wright Township Volunteer Fire Department, Greene County Ambulance Service, Greene County Coroner’s Office and Skinner’s Wrecker Service all assisted at the scene.

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I graduated high school with the driver. Steelie was a good fella.

What I don’t understand is why the media has to include toxicology reports are pending. If there is no definitive confirmation there’s zero reasoning to make that statement. His family during this difficult time shouldn’t have to read that.

-- Posted by catpowered on Fri, Jan 29, 2021, at 2:29 PM
Yeah, he was a good guy. Slick roads this time of year. Sometimes it's nobody's fault.

-- Posted by 1sweetbytch on Fri, Jan 29, 2021, at 3:04 PM
Really. Why drag up something that isn't relevant.

-- Posted by loveharleys on Fri, Jan 29, 2021, at 3:46 PM
It sells papers and TV . They really don't think about family members left behind. My prayers are for all.

-- Posted by old miner fan on Fri, Jan 29, 2021, at 6:56 PM
I went to school with steelie

-- Posted by hellomisskitty66 on Fri, Jan 29, 2021, at 8:28 PM
His sister died first then his wife now him u I

-- Posted by hellomisskitty66 on Fri, Jan 29, 2021, at 8:30 PM
I went to school with Steelie. He always had a smile on his face. Great person to have as a friend.

-- Posted by ccfoug on Sun, Jan 31, 2021, at 1:07 PM
Will there be a funeral

-- Posted by hellomisskitty66 on Sun, Jan 31, 2021, at 5:20 PM
No, miss kitty there will not be a funeral. There may be a celebration of life at a later date.

-- Posted by jonrobinaj on Mon, Feb 1, 2021, at 8:43 AM
Thank u what about a obit

-- Posted by hellomisskitty66 on Mon, Feb 1, 2021, at 10:17 AM

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