Accident on Highway 231 claims life of a Loogootee teen

LOOGOOTEE A tragic car accident on Highway 231 on Thursday claimed the life of a rural postal carrier from Loogootee.

Audriana Crosby

Authorities have identified the victim as 19-year-old Audriana Crosby. Few details regarding the circumstances of the crash have been released at this time.

In a heartfelt statement, her family described Audriana as “a bright light in all of our lives—full of love, laughter, and dreams for the future.” They shared their profound grief, noting that her sudden passing has left them “heartbroken.”

Faced with the unexpected financial burden, the family has set up an online fundraiser to help cover the costs of her funeral and tombstone. “Any amount, no matter how small, would mean the world to us during this painful time,” the statement read, as the family seeks to honor her memory with the dignity she deserves.