TERRE HAUTE —
A Cayuga man died following a motorcycle accident Sunday on Indiana 63, just south of Indiana 234.
The body of Brian K. Buss, 40, was found on the shoulder of the northbound lane on Indiana 63, after the motorcycle he was riding hit a guard rail, the Vermillion County Sheriff’s Department reports.
Police received a call about the accident at 10:17 p.m. Sunday, the sheriff’s department reports.
Investigating officer Detective Mike Phelps and assisting officer Deputy Mike Strader report that alcohol was a contributing factor in the accident.
No blood alcohol content percentage was reported by police Monday afternoon.
Local & Bistate
December 13, 2011
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