Tragic Moped Crash in Howard County

A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded Thursday in Howard County, Indiana, when 13-year-old Evan Lee Shaffer died after his moped collided with a pickup truck near County Road 750 West and County Road North/South. The crash, reported at 1:51 PM, left authorities investigating the cause, while the pickup’s driver was taken to the hospital and agreed to a blood test—though no substances have been confirmed yet. An autopsy is scheduled for Friday, with official findings on cause, manner, and toxicology pending. The community mourns as investigators work to understand how this young life was lost. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c18ed31f380b7b66