Indiana Conservation Officer press release
Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a fatal off-road vehicle (ORV) accident that occurred Saturday, August 15.
Dubois County Dispatch received a 911 call at 10:36 p.m., Saturday, referencing a serious Off Road Vehicle (ORV) accident near Indiana 164 in Celestine.
Initial investigation revealed a side-by-side ORV driven by Isaac Frank, 39, of Celestine, was operating on private property when it overturned. Frank was ejected and pinned beneath the vehicle.
Frank was transported by Jasper Memorial Hospital EMS to Jasper Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead. An autopsy is scheduled for Monday morning. The investigation is still ongoing.
Helmets and protective riding gear were not being worn at the time of the accident. Indiana Conservation Officers recommend using all available safety equipment. For more information on ORV safety, see offroad-ed.com/indiana
Assisting agencies included Dubois County Sheriff’s Dept., Dubois County Coroner, Celestine Fire Dept., Jasper Memorial Hospital EMS, and St. Vincent Stat Flight.
Dubois County is in southwestern Indiana with Jasper being the county seat.
Press release from: ICO Matthew Clark, DNR Law Enforcement,