Fatal Gibson County semi crash death of Jacob Birkla
Law enforcement officials from the local sheriff’s department confirmed the identity of the man who lost his life during a serious traffic collision in Gibson County. The incident transpired late in the evening.
According to the county sheriff’s deputies, the accident occurred at a junction involving State Road 68 and County Road 250 East, and it took place around 8 p.m. This was the scene where the fatal event unfolded. The information provided by the authorities indicates that Jacob Birkla, a resident of Evansville, tragically entered the path of a large semi-truck.
The initial reports from the deputies state that Mr. Birkla did not survive the impact, as he succumbed to his injuries immediately at the location where the collision happened. The operator of the semi truck involved in the accident was reported to be uninjured.
Further details surrounding the incident were shared by the officials. They emphasized that the road intersection was the specific spot where the collision began. Mr. Birkla, identified as being 29 years old, was the person who crossed into the path of the commercial vehicle according to the preliminary findings.
The identification of the deceased was confirmed shortly after the accident occurred. This update brings closure to the community in Gibson County regarding the incident that claimed his life.
Funeral arrangements for Jacob Birkla have been made with the assistance of Keeps Funeral Home.
