Preliminary investigation by Master Trooper AJ Coffee indicated that yesterday, October 26, 2026, shortly after 3:30 p.m., a 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche driven by Anthony D. LaCluyse, 39, of Kokomo, Indiana, was traveling eastbound on Jefferson Street near Bridle Way. For an undetermined reason, the Chevrolet crossed the center of the roadway and struck a 2013 Kenworth Semi-tractor pulling a trailer driven by Cody W. Ayres, 40, of Bringhurst, IN.
Despite life-saving measures, Mr. LaCluyse was pronounced deceased at the crash scene by the Howard County Coroner’s Office. Mr. Ayres was uninjured.
This is an ongoing investigation. At this time, neither the consumption of alcoholic beverages nor narcotics are suspected of contributing to this crash. Notification to the family of the deceased has been made.
Master Trooper Coffee was assisted by Master Trooper Todd Trottier, Kokomo City Police Department, Kokomo Fire Department, St. Vincent EMS, Howard County EMA, and the Howard County Coroner’s Office.