Mother and Daughter Killed in Pike County Collision While Returning From Girl Scout Trip
A mother, Amanda Wertman (41), and her 8-year-old daughter, Michaela Wertman, were killed in a head-on collision on State Road 64 in Pike County, Indiana. They were traveling home from a Girl Scout trip when their van was struck by…
Hartford & New Haven, CT, September 1, 2026 — A tragic head-on collision on State Road 64 in Pike County, Indiana, has resulted in the deaths of Amanda Wertman, 41, and her 8-year-old daughter, Michaela Wertman. The two were returning home from a Girl Scout trip when their van was struck by another vehicle.
The incident occurred when the vehicle they were traveling in was hit by a vehicle that was reportedly fleeing from police. Authorities have not yet provided the name of the driver of the fleeing vehicle.
In addition to the fatalities, three other children who were present in the Wertman’s van sustained injuries. Specific details regarding the nature and severity of their injuries were not immediately available.
The cause of the collision and the circumstances surrounding the police pursuit are under investigation. Details regarding the police agency involved, the reason for the pursuit, and the sequence of events leading up to the crash have not been disclosed.
The contractor’s name, if applicable to the incident, was not provided. The timeline of events, including the exact date of the collision, was also not specified in the available information. Investigations into the full scope of the incident are ongoing.
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