Students, Staff Involved in Fatal Crash - Taylor University

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Updated: 1:40 p.m., Thursday, April 27
Taylor University officials report that a van carrying professional staff and students was involved in a collision with a semitrailer on Interstate 69 near Highway 18.

Four students and one employee were killed in the accident, including: Whitney E. Cerak, freshman (photo, .jpg) Laurel E. Erb, junior (photo, .jpg) Bradley J. Larson, senior (photo, .jpg) Elizabeth A. Smith, senior (photo, .jpg) Monica Felver, Creative Dining Services employee One student and three employees were injured in the accident, including: Laura J. VanRyn, senior Vickie Rhodes, Creative Dining Services employee Connie Magers, Creative Dining Services employee Michelle Miller, Creative Dining Services employee Laura VanRyn and Michelle Miller suffered serious injuries and are currently recovering at Parkview Hospital. Vicki Rhodes and Connie Magers are recovering at Marion General Hospital.

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Updated: 1:40 p.m., Thursday, April 27