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Pregnant woman, baby killed in crash near Muncie

Deputies said the woman, who was six months pregnant, died while medics were taking her to IU Ball Memorial Hospital. Deputies confirmed the baby died as well.

DELAWARE COUNTY, Ind. — A pregnant woman and her baby died in a crash east of Muncie Thursday evening.

The crash happened on State Road 32 at Truitt Road around 6:30 p.m. 

The Delaware County Sheriff's Office tells 13News the woman was traveling east on SR 32, waiting in the turn lane to make a left-hand turn. While she was stopped, her car was hit from behind by a black Chevrolet Equinox occupied by two males. 

The woman's car was pushed over 100 feet into the westbound lane of SR 32. 

Deputies said the woman, who was six months pregnant, died while medics were taking her to IU Ball Memorial Hospital. Deputies confirmed the baby died as well.

Medics did not deliver the baby. 

The Delaware County Coroner's Office identified the victims as 32-year-old Brittany N. Wilson and Madison Lynn Clair Wilson.

The driver of the Equinox, who police say is believed to be a Grant County resident, was taken to the hospital for a blood draw.

There was no information about possible charges in the crash at this time. 

The crash remains under investigation.

NOTE: Information initially provided by the Delaware County Sheriff's Office said emergency personnel were able to deliver the baby; however, the baby passed at the hospital. Friday morning, a spokesperson with the Delaware County Sheriff's Office confirmed the baby died from their injuries in the crash, but medics did not deliver the baby.

    

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