Van Crash Kills Five, Injures 11 Amish

A crash in Interstate 69 yesterday afternoon killed five members of an Amish family and injured 11 others. The people who died include Melvin Fisher, a 39-year-old father who was driving a 15-passenger minivan that crossed the median near Muncie and rolled over. The crash also killed Fisher’s wife and three children ranging in age from one to 16. Four of Fisher’s other children suffered injuries. They range in age from four to 13. The Fishers are from Rockville, in west central Indiana. Seven members of another Amish family were also aboard the van. The crash injured them as well. The Lengacher family is from New Haven, near Fort Wayne. State police say they believe a tire blow-out caused the crash. No other vehicles were involved.