On February 20, 2026, at 11:50 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a report of an accident on US 41 near County Road 440 North near Patoka. Upon arriving on scene law enforcement discovered that a White 2008 Chevy Silverado driven by 22-year-old Mason Harris of Vincennes had struck a Maroon Hyundai Tucson that was parked on the shoulder. Upon speaking with Mr. Harris Deputy Levi Sims detected clues that the driver was under the influence. At that point he began a roadside DUI investigation that resulted in Mr. Harris being taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Detention Center. Upon arriving at the detention center Mr. Harris was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.
Deputy Zach Lienemann and Princeton Officer Logan Lashbrook and Landon Perryman assisted in this investigation.
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