Teen killed in Pike County head-on crash

17-year-old from Glezen dies in collision on State Road 57

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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A 17-year-old male from the town of Glezen was killed in a head-on collision between two pickup trucks on State Road 57 in Pike County, Indiana on Tuesday morning. The crash happened around 9 a.m. north of County Road 200 South, closing the road for about two hours as investigators worked the scene. The driver of the other pickup was taken to a hospital in Evansville, but their condition is unknown.

Why it matters

Fatal car crashes, especially those involving young drivers, are tragic events that deeply impact local communities. This incident highlights the need for continued road safety education and enforcement to prevent such devastating collisions.

The details

According to reports, the two pickup trucks collided head-on on State Road 57 in Pike County. The 17-year-old male victim was from the town of Glezen. The driver of the other pickup was transported to a hospital in Evansville, but their condition is unknown.

  • The crash happened around 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2026.
  • The road was closed for about two hours while investigators worked the scene.

The players

17-year-old male

The victim of the fatal head-on collision, from the town of Glezen.

Driver of other pickup

The other driver involved in the head-on crash, transported to a hospital in Evansville.

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The takeaway

This tragic incident serves as a somber reminder of the importance of safe driving practices, especially for young drivers, to prevent such devastating collisions and loss of life on our roads.