On Aug. 5, 2024, at approximately 12:27 p.m., a fatal motor vehicle collision occurred in Adams County. The incident took place at the intersection of US HWY 27 and County Road 400 N, just south of Decatur, IN.
The vehicles involved were identified as a 1997 Chevrolet Camaro, driven by 68-year-old Neal W. Poling of Decatur, and a 2014 Peterbilt tractor and trailer, driven by 70-year-old Mark E. Roser of North Manchester.
Evidence gathered from the scene suggests Poling was travelling east bound on 400N, when he began travelling across the intersection, and in doing so failed to yield to Mr. Roser, who was travelling southbound on US HWY 27. The failure to yield resulted in a T-bone accident. Witnesses at the scene stated the vehicle traveling south on US 27 had the green light.
Poling was pronounced deceased at the scene. Notification to Poling’s family has been made.
Roser submitted to a chemical test at a local hospital. Intoxication at this time is not believed to be a factor in this crash. Roser was not injured.
This investigation is ongoing, pending an ISP crash reconstruction results, ISP DOT inspection results, and review of dash camera footage.
The Adams County Sheriff’s Office thanks the following agencies for the professionalism provided while on scene: Adams County EMS, Decatur Police Department, Indiana State Police, Decatur Fire Department, Adams County Coroner’s Office, Piqua Repair, and Double T Wrecker Service.
