Meth involved in deadly car vs. moped crash near St. Meinrad

Saint Meinrad — A Bristow teen was killed Monday evening east of Saint Meinrad when the moped he was riding was struck by another vehicle.

Around 7:10 p.m. CDT, Phoenix Donaldson, 18, Bristow, pulled out from the driveway at 740 Bristow-Saint Meinrad Road and was struck by a northbound 2007 Chevrolet Aveo driven by Brock Smith, 26, 17460 Aetna Road, Tell City.

According to police, Smith locked up his brakes south of the driveway, leaving tire marks prior to and after the crash.

Donaldson was pronounced dead by the Perry County Coroner’s Office.

During the investigation, it was determined that Smith was operating his vehicle under the influence of methamphetamine. He was charged with a Level 4 felony count of operating while intoxicated causing death and a class C misdemeanor count of operating while intoxicated – controlled substance. He was placed into custody without incident and booked into the Perry County Jail.

This crash remains under investigation by the State Police. ISP was assisted by the Perry County Sheriff’s Department, Saint Meinrad Fire, Spencer County EMS and the Perry County Coroner’s Office.

Investigating Officer: Trooper Kaitlyn Greene, Reconstructionist: Sergeant Philip Hensley