Jefferson County Coroner identifies 14-year-old girl killed in crash on I-265 in southern Indiana

The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has identified a 14-year-old girl who died in a crash on Interstate 265 in southern Indiana on Sunday evening, according to WLKY.

The coroner’s office said the victim was Abigail Garber, 14, of Fort Wayne. Garber was killed in the crash on I-265, which runs through the Louisville area and connects to the interstate system serving both Indiana and Kentucky communities.

The crash occurred on I-265 during Sunday evening hours, and the coroner’s identification was released after next-of-kin notifications and confirmation procedures, the kind of process typically used by coroners when serious injuries or fatalities are involved.

The incident is expected to remain under review by crash investigators, with officials continuing to piece together how the collision occurred and whether any vehicles, roadway conditions, or other factors played a role.

While the crash occurred in Indiana, the I-265 corridor serves commuters, freight traffic, and local traffic patterns tied to the broader Louisville region, including drivers traveling through Kentucky-bound routes.

Public safety agencies generally treat fatal interstate crashes as matters requiring on-scene documentation and follow-up investigation, particularly where the identities of victims and the circumstances leading to a fatality must be established accurately before public release.

Families and communities near the scene often feel the effects of these crashes immediately, including disruptions to travel and the need for ongoing coordination among investigators, medical personnel, and the coroner’s office during the identification process.