First responders seen Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at a one-vehicle fire at a gas station pumps in Kirklin, Indiana, that left the driver dead according to the Clinton County Sheriff's Office. (Photo: Brett W. Todd)

Fire at Kirklin Gas Station Pumps Leaves One Dead

CLINTON COUNTY, Ind. (March 29, 2023) – According to the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office, Deputies with the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a vehicle fire at a gas station in Kirklin located at 415 S Main Street at approximately 7:18pm on Tuesday, March 28.

A preliminary investigation indicated that a Black 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe was parked at the gas pumps, facing northbound and for an unknown reason, the vehicle abruptly accelerated into a gas pump, where it continued until igniting a fire.

The driver was identified as Terry Kinkead, 50, of Sheridan. Kinkead was pronounced dead at the scene by the Clinton County Coroner’s Office. Kinkead was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Family has been notified.

This crash remains under investigation.

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