Two Killed in Spencer County Crash; Driver Arrested

Pickup truck crossed center line, colliding head-on with oncoming car

Mar. 26, 2026 at 3:40pm

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A head-on collision in Spencer County, Indiana on Tuesday evening left two people dead and another injured. Police say a westbound pickup truck driven by 29-year-old Lindsey Baxter of Evansville crossed the center line and crashed into an oncoming car, killing the car's driver, 54-year-old Larry Lindsey of Rockport, and a passenger, 64-year-old Barry Morris of Kentucky. Another passenger was airlifted for treatment of injuries. Baxter was arrested after being released from the hospital and is facing multiple felony charges, including operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing death.

Why it matters

This tragic crash highlights the dangers of impaired driving and the devastating consequences it can have on innocent lives. It also raises questions about road safety and whether additional measures are needed to prevent such head-on collisions in rural areas.

The details

According to Indiana State Police, the crash occurred around 5:50 p.m. on State Road 66 near the town of Reo. Baxter's westbound pickup truck crossed the center line and collided head-on with the oncoming car driven by Lindsey. Both Lindsey and his passenger, Morris, were pronounced dead at the scene. Another passenger in Lindsey's car was airlifted to a hospital for treatment of injuries. After being treated and released, Baxter was arrested and is now facing multiple felony charges, including operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing death.

  • The crash occurred around 5:50 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2026.

The players

Lindsey Baxter

A 29-year-old resident of Evansville, Indiana who was the driver of the pickup truck involved in the head-on collision.

Larry Lindsey

A 54-year-old resident of Rockport, Indiana who was the driver of the car involved in the head-on collision and was killed in the crash.

Barry Morris

A 64-year-old resident of Kentucky who was a passenger in the car driven by Larry Lindsey and was killed in the head-on collision.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on Lindsey Baxter's bail and charges at a hearing next week.

The takeaway

This tragic crash serves as a sobering reminder of the devastating consequences of impaired driving and the urgent need for increased road safety measures, especially in rural areas, to prevent such senseless loss of life.