West Lafayette man dies in crash near North Webster

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On Wednesday, March 19, Ronald Fruitt’s car crossed the center line, drove off the side of S.R. 13 near South Barbee Drive and rolled over three times. He was pronounced dead at the scene. (Photo provided)

On Wednesday, March 19, Ronald Fruitt’s car crossed the center line, drove off the side of S.R. 13 near South Barbee Drive and rolled over three times. He was pronounced dead at the scene. (Photo provided)

By WSBT 24/7 News

Story Created: Mar 19, 2009 at 7:30 AM EST

Story Updated: Mar 19, 2009 at 7:37 AM EST

Police don’t know why Ronald Fruitt’s car crossed the center line, drove off the side of S.R. 13 near South Barbee Drive and rolled over three times.

Fruitt, 72, of West Lafayette, was thrown from his car and was pronounced dead at the scene late Wednesday afternoon by Kosciusko County Coroner John Sadler. Kosciusko County Fatal Alcohol Crash Team is investigating the accident, a standard procedure in serious and fatal accidents.

Police do not believe alcohol was a factor in the accident.

Witnesses told police Fruitt’s car was northbound on S.R. 13 when it went off the west side of the road and began flipping, according to a police news release.

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