Chad Munk Obituary, Death – A southern Indiana man tragically lost his life in a single-car crash that occurred early Sunday morning, January 19, 2025. Police in Clinton County are continuing to investigate the incident, which took place in Rossville, Indiana, located approximately 15 minutes east of downtown Lafayette.
According to the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office, the crash was reported around 3 a.m. near the 200 block of West Main Street, which is also State Road 26. Preliminary findings from investigators suggest that the vehicle involved in the crash left the south side of State Road 26 for reasons that are currently unclear. The car then struck a utility pole and a tree, both with significant force, before finally coming to a stop in the middle of the road.
The driver of the vehicle, identified as 41-year-old Chad Munk from Henryville, Indiana, was found unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene by responding emergency personnel. There were no other passengers involved in the crash, and it appears that no other vehicles were impacted.
At this time, the cause of the crash remains under investigation, and authorities are working to determine what may have led to Munk losing control of his car. The investigation is ongoing, and the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office has not released any additional information about potential contributing factors, such as road conditions or whether alcohol or other substances played a role.
The crash has brought sadness to the community as authorities and residents await further details about the incident. The sheriff’s office continues to seek any additional information or witnesses who might be able to provide more context regarding the crash.
