Motorcyclist killed in crash in Delaware County

Muncie, IN (March 21, 2026)- A 40-year old man was killed on Friday, March 20, when his motorcycle collided with a vehicle in the 12000 block of South Delaware County Road 800 West in southwestern Delaware County. The victim was identified as Russell Cole Adkins of Middleton, Indiana. 

He was pronounced dead at the scene. 

According to the Delaware County Sheriff's Office, a Chevy truck was pulling a dump trailer, driven by a Noblesville resident, was northbound on the county road when it began to turn west into a private driveway. The motorcycle, also traveling northbound, collided with the rear of the dump trailer. 

Efforts were made to resuscitate the victim, but were unsuccessful. The crash was reported shortly before 8:00 a.m. An investigation of the crash is continuing.

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