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Madison Today
By the People, for the People
Madison Man Killed in U.S. 50 Crash Near Holton
SUV crossed center line, collided head-on with semi truck
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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A 37-year-old man from Madison, Indiana died after his SUV crossed the center line of U.S. 50 near Holton and collided head-on with a semi truck. The semi driver was hospitalized, and toxicology tests are pending as the investigation remains active.
Why it matters
Head-on and cross-center-line crashes are among the deadliest types of accidents on rural two-lane highways due to the combined speeds of the vehicles involved. This incident highlights the need for safety measures like rumble strips and lane-narrowing designs to help keep drivers in their lanes and prevent such tragic outcomes.
The details
According to authorities, the crash occurred around 3 p.m. on U.S. 50 at County Road 600 West. Tyler Dukes, 37, of Madison was traveling eastbound in a 2008 Mercury Mariner when his SUV crossed the center line and struck a semi truck pulling a trailer. The impact caused both vehicles to overturn. Dukes was killed, while the 26-year-old semi driver was transported to a local hospital. Toxicology tests are pending as the investigation continues.
- The crash occurred around 3 p.m. on February 15, 2026.
The players
Tyler Dukes
A 37-year-old man from Madison, Indiana who was killed when his SUV crossed the center line and collided head-on with a semi truck.
26-year-old semi driver
The driver of the semi truck that was struck head-on by Dukes' SUV. The semi driver was hospitalized, and toxicology tests are pending.
What’s next
Authorities have not provided a timeline for when more findings from the investigation may be released, including the results of the semi driver's toxicology tests.
The takeaway
This tragic incident underscores the importance of safety measures on rural two-lane highways, where cross-center-line and head-on collisions can have devastating consequences. The investigation is ongoing, and officials will likely examine whether factors like distraction, impairment, or lane departure contributed to the crash.
