Muncie, IN (March 10, 2026) – A 35-year-old man died following a crash involving a motorcycle and a semi-truck on Monday night, March 9, in northwestern Delaware County.
Emergency units were dispatched around 9:38 p.m. to Indiana 28 east of Interstate 69 after reports of a serious collision. The crash involved a motorcycle and a semi, though the circumstances that led to the incident were not immediately released.
Officials later identified the motorcyclist as Brennan Lee Rhoades, 35, of rural Selma. Rhoades died as a result of injuries suffered in the crash.
Details about how the motorcycle and the semi collided have not yet been shared publicly. No additional information about other people involved in the crash has been released, and the crash remains under investigation.
We extend our sincere condolences to the victim’s loved ones.
What Risks Are Often Present in Motorcycle Crashes Involving Large Trucks?
Motorcycle crashes involving large trucks often lead to severe outcomes because of the difference in vehicle size and weight. Motorcycles offer little physical protection, while trucks have higher ground clearance and larger blind spots, which can make riders harder to see.
These crashes may happen when vehicles merge, turn, or travel along the same roadway at different speeds. Limited reaction time and restricted visibility can increase the chance of a serious collision between a motorcycle and a much larger vehicle.
Impact forces in these crashes can be significant. Even at moderate speeds, the difference in mass between a motorcycle and a semi-truck can result in major damage and life-threatening injuries for the rider.
