The community is mourning the reported loss of Lee R. Lauzon, 60, of Ontario, Canada, who died following a fatal semi-truck crash on Interstate 69 in Grant County, Indiana, on Thursday morning, November 5, 2026. According to preliminary information released by Indiana State Police, the crash occurred shortly after 6:00 a.m. on southbound I-69 near the 269-mile marker. Lauzon was driving a 2021 Freightliner semi-truck with an attached trailer when the vehicle left the roadway for an undetermined reason and overturned. Tragically, Lauzon sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by the Grant County Coroner’s Office. Details of the Fatal Interstate 69 Crash The preliminary investigation indicates that Lauzon was traveling southbound on Interstate 69 when his Freightliner left the highway and rolled over. The truck eventually came to rest after the rollover. Authorities have not yet established why the vehicle left the roadway. The precise circumstances leading up to the crash remain under investigation. Indiana State Police reported that alcohol and narcotics are not currently suspected of contributing to the incident. However, investigators have not announced a final determination regarding the cause of the crash. The Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department, and Grant County Coroner’s Office assisted Indiana State Police with the response and investigation. Lauzon’s family has been notified of his death. Remembering Lee R. Lauzon Lee R. Lauzon was 60 years old and lived in Ontario, Canada. His death in the Grant County crash represents a tragic loss, and his loved ones are left to navigate the difficult days following the incident. Further information about his family, personal life, career, and the arrangements to honor his memory has not been made publicly available in the information reviewed for this report. Personal Details Detail Information Full Name Lee R. Lauzon Age 60 Residence Ontario, Canada Date of Death November 5, 2026 Place of Incident Grant County, Indiana Occupation Not available Family Details Not available Incident and Death Details Detail Information Incident Type Fatal semi-truck rollover Date Thursday, November 5, 2026 Approximate Time Shortly after 6:00 a.m. Location Interstate 69, near mile marker 269 Direction of Travel Southbound Vehicle 2021 Freightliner semi-truck with attached trailer Circumstances Truck left the roadway and overturned Cause Undetermined; investigation ongoing Fatalities One Official Confirmation Indiana State Police and Grant County Coroner’s Office Investigation and Funeral Arrangements Indiana State Police continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Authorities have not established why the truck left the highway, and further findings may provide additional information. Funeral and memorial arrangements for Lee R. Lauzon have not been publicly announced. Further details will be shared by his family when available. As loved ones remember Lauzon, thoughts are with his family, friends, and everyone affected by this tragic loss. Disclaimer: This report is based on preliminary information released by law enforcement and available public reporting. The investigation remains ongoing, and details may change as additional information becomes available. Funeral arrangements and further personal details have not been independently confirmed. Share this... Facebook Pinterest Twitter Linkedin Post navigation Evan Downen Obituary: Oriskany Falls Community Mourns 20-Year-Old Following Fatal Motorcycle Crash Richard “Rick” Odden, 66, Dies in Dawson, Minnesota