For some unknown reason, Kincaid’s motorcycle crossed the center line into the path of a westbound white 2014 Ford truck being driven by Charles Eckstein, age 54, Sunman, Indiana.
Kincaid’s motorcycle collided with Eckstein’s truck, causing Kincaid to be ejected from the motorcycle. Kincaid sustained fatal injuries in the collision. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Ripley County Coroner’s Office. Eckstein was not injured in the collision.
Drugs and alcohol are not believed to be factors in the crash although toxicology results are pending at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
Christopher Kincaid’s family has been notified. The Indiana State Police was assisted by the Ripley County Sheriff’s Department, Milan Police Department, Ripley County EMS, Delaware Fire Department, and the Ripley County Coroner’s Office.
SOURCE: Indiana State Police