US EditionPurdue's mascot vehicle the Boilermaker Special involved in fatal Indiana crash
- Purdue's Boilermaker Special struck a southbound car on U.S. 52 Thursday afternoon in Tippecanoe County.
- Its left front tire malfunctioned, causing the Boilermaker Special to cross the median into the southbound lane.
- The crash killed the driver of the southbound car at the scene and split the vehicle in two pieces.
- Coroner Carrie Costello will not release the victim's name until positive identity and family are notified.
- Two Purdue students from the Boilermaker Special received treatment for injuries and were released from the hospital.
66 Articles
66 Articles
The Western Journal
DailyTruthReportUniversity's Mascot Train Involved in Fatal Crash on US Road
Purdue University’s vehicular mascot was involved in a fatal car crash in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, on Thursday afternoon. The locomotive-shaped truck, called the Boilermaker Special, was driving north on U.S. […] The post University's Mascot Train Involved in Fatal Crash on US Road appeared first on The Western Journal.
Report: Train, Jeep involved in crash in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating a crash between a train and a car that took place on the border of Indianapolis' near northeast and east sides Saturday afternoon. Police were called to the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and North Sherman Drive around 2:34 p.m. on a report of a crash, according to a report published by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. Upon arrival, IMPD discovered that a Jeep Cherokee and a CSX train…
Big Ten Team Mascot Involved In Deadly Crash
Most Obscure Mascots In College Football (1:07) One person is dead and two people have been sent to the hospital following a serious crash involving the Purdue Boilermakers' mascot.According to WLFI via WKRC, the Purdue University train mascot "the Boilermaker Special" collided with another vehicle while driving down the highway. The driver of the other vehicle was killed, while two passengers on the Boilermaker Special were sent to the hospital…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 74% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
