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26-04-2025
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Purdue's Boilermaker Special mascot train involved in fatal vehicle crash in Indiana
Purdue University's train mascot, the Boilermaker Special, was involved in a fatal crash on Thursday afternoon in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. The vehicle crossed the median traveling north on U.S. 52 after a "possible tire malfunction," hitting a southbound car, the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. The one individual in the southbound car was pronounced dead at the scene, deputies said. The coroner's office will release the victim's identity once their family is notified. Madison Cook, a 20-year-old Purdue student from Noblesville, was driving the Boilermaker Special at the time of the crash with 22-year-old Taylor Melton from Rockport, deputies said. Both students were treated at the hospital and released on Thursday, the university said in a statement. "As part of the investigation, toxicology exams will be conducted for both drivers," authorities said. The sheriff's office said it is looking into any additional mechanical issues that may be related to the crash, with the Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Division aiding in the investigation. The Boilermaker Special VII has served as the official mascot of Purdue since 2011, cared for by the the Purdue Reamer Club. Claimed to be the world's fastest, heaviest and loudest mascot, the Boilermaker Special travels across the country to attend all of Purdue's away football games. This article was originally published on
NBC News
26-04-2025
- NBC News
Purdue's Boilermaker Special mascot train involved in fatal vehicle crash in Indiana
Purdue University's train mascot, The Boilermaker Special, was involved in a fatal crash on Thursday afternoon in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. The vehicle crossed the median traveling north on U.S. 52 after a "possible tire malfunction," hitting a southbound car, the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. The one individual in the southbound car was pronounced dead at the scene, deputies said. The coroner's office will release the victim's identity once their family is notified. Madison Cook, a 20-year-old Purdue student from Noblesville was driving the Boilermaker Special at the time of the crash, with 22-year-old Taylor Melton from Rockport, deputies said. Both students were treated at the hospital and released on Thursday, the university said in a statement. "As part of the investigation, toxicology exams will be conducted for both drivers," authorities said. The Sheriff's Office said they are looking into any additional mechanical issues that may be related to the crash, with the Indiana State Police Commercial Vehicle Division aiding in the investigation. The Boilermaker Special VII has served as the official mascot of Purdue since 2011, cared for by the the Purdue Reamer Club. Claimed to be the world's fastest, heaviest and loudest mascot, the Boilermaker Special travels across the country to attend all of Purdue's away football games.
25-04-2025
Purdue University's Boilermaker Special mascot involved in deadly collision
One person is dead and two others injured after Purdue University's Boilermaker Special mascot collided with a vehicle on a highway in Indiana, authorities said. The deadly crash happened Thursday afternoon on U.S. 52 at Wyandotte Road in southeastern Tippecanoe County, several miles southeast of the university. The Boilermaker Special vehicle was traveling north on the highway when, for a currently unknown reason, it crossed the median and collided with a passenger car traveling south, according to the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office. The driver of the passenger vehicle died, the sheriff's office said. The person's identity has not yet been confirmed, authorities said. No one else was in the vehicle. Two students who were on the Boilermaker Special were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said. They have since been treated and released, according to Purdue. "We can confirm our Boilermaker Special was involved in a serious multi-vehicle accident," the university said in a statement. "Our thoughts are with all those impacted by the incident." The Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office crash reconstruction team is investigating, the sheriff's office said. The Boilermaker Special, a vehicle that resembles a Victorian-era steam locomotive, is Purdue's official mascot. It travels to away football games and can drive up to 75 mph, according to the school.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
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Purdue University's Boilermaker Special mascot involved in deadly collision
One person is dead and two others injured after Purdue University's Boilermaker Special mascot collided with a vehicle on a highway in Indiana, authorities said. The deadly crash happened Thursday afternoon on U.S. 52 at Wyandotte Road in southeastern Tippecanoe County, several miles southeast of the university. MORE: Aerobatic pilot dies in crash at Langley Air Force Base ahead of weekend airshow The Boilermaker Special vehicle was traveling north on the highway when, for a currently unknown reason, it crossed the median and collided with a passenger car traveling south, according to the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office. The driver of the passenger vehicle died, the sheriff's office said. The person's identity has not yet been confirmed, authorities said. No one else was in the vehicle. Two students who were on the Boilermaker Special were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said. They have since been treated and released, according to Purdue. "We can confirm our Boilermaker Special was involved in a serious multi-vehicle accident," the university said in a statement. "Our thoughts are with all those impacted by the incident." The Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office crash reconstruction team is investigating, the sheriff's office said. The Boilermaker Special, a vehicle that resembles a Victorian-era steam locomotive, is Purdue's official mascot. It travels to away football games and can drive up to 75 mph, according to the school. Purdue University's Boilermaker Special mascot involved in deadly collision originally appeared on
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Yahoo
Purdue University's Boilermaker Special mascot involved in deadly collision
One person is dead and two others injured after Purdue University's Boilermaker Special mascot collided with a vehicle on a highway in Indiana, authorities said. The deadly crash happened Thursday afternoon on U.S. 52 at Wyandotte Road in southeastern Tippecanoe County, several miles southeast of the university. MORE: Aerobatic pilot dies in crash at Langley Air Force Base ahead of weekend airshow The Boilermaker Special vehicle was traveling north on the highway when, for a currently unknown reason, it crossed the median and collided with a passenger car traveling south, according to the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office. The driver of the passenger vehicle died, the sheriff's office said. The person's identity has not yet been confirmed, authorities said. No one else was in the vehicle. Two students who were on the Boilermaker Special were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said. They have since been treated and released, according to Purdue. "We can confirm our Boilermaker Special was involved in a serious multi-vehicle accident," the university said in a statement. "Our thoughts are with all those impacted by the incident." The Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office crash reconstruction team is investigating, the sheriff's office said. The Boilermaker Special, a vehicle that resembles a Victorian-era steam locomotive, is Purdue's official mascot. It travels to away football games and can drive up to 75 mph, according to the school. Purdue University's Boilermaker Special mascot involved in deadly collision originally appeared on
