Delaware County Deputy Killed by Semi-Truck on I-69
Gaston, IN – A Delaware County Sheriff’s Office corporal was struck and killed early Wednesday morning while assisting a stranded semi-truck on I-69 near Gaston. Corporal Blake Reynolds, 34, was hit by a northbound semi-truck around 3:30 AM while positioned outside of his patrol SUV.
Reynolds was providing assistance to a disabled semi-truck partially blocking the northbound lanes of I-69 when the collision occurred. According to Sergeant Scott Keegan of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, Reynolds’ emergency lights were activated at the time. “Its a danger that always comes with our job,” Keegan said, “being out on the interstate… tragedies happen, and that’s the case that we have today.”
The Indiana State Police (ISP) are leading the investigation.The driver of the striking semi, hauling for Prairie Farms, was transported to IU Health Methodist Hospital. ISP is working with Prairie Farms to review potential dashboard camera footage.
Corporal Reynolds joined the delaware County Sheriff’s Office in 2022, following service in the Army National Guard. He is survived by his wife.
The Indiana State Police are currently assisting the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office with emergency calls while the investigation continues.
