Meth, gray death and $1,300 in cash found in vehicle after one-vehicle accident, killing the driver

Indiana State Police press release

A Richmond man was killed in a single vehicle crash on U.S. 227 near Gaar Road in Wayne County early this morning.

Preliminary investigation by Trooper Jacob Ridgway revealed William Caleb Miller, 28, Richmond, was traveling south on U.S. 227 when his 2002 Chevrolet Blazer traveled left of center and off the roadway edge. Miller lost control of his vehicle as he attempted to bring it back onto the roadway. He crossed U.S. 227 and went off of the right side of the road travelling through the yard of a nearby residence. As the vehicle crossed a driveway, it became airborne and flipped an undetermined number of times. Miller was ejected and came to rest underneath the vehicle. Miller was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Wayne County Coroner.

Investigators located approximately 42 grams of methamphetamine and three grams of “gray death,” which is a potent mixture of synthetic opiods, near the vehicle. They also located approximately $1,300 in US currency.

The crash remains under investigation pending autopsy and toxicology results. Excessive speed and drug use are suspected as being contributing factors.

Trooper Ridgway was assisted by the Richmond Police Department, Wayne County Sheriff’s Department, Richmond Fire Department, Wayne County EMS, Wayne County Coroner, and Pardo’s Wrecker.