8-Year-Old Girl Scout Hailed as Hero After Fatal Indiana Crash
An 8-year-old Girl Scout, Amelia Freeland, is being called a hero for helping her younger companions escape a vehicle after a deadly head-on crash on State Road 64 near Stendal, Indiana. The crash, which involved a driver fleeing police, resulted…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 5, 2026 — An 8-year-old Girl Scout is being recognized for her bravery after assisting younger children to safety following a fatal head-on collision that occurred on State Road 64 near Stendal, Indiana. The incident involved a vehicle that was reportedly fleeing from police.
The young girl, identified as Amelia Freeland, is being described as a hero for her actions in helping her fellow companions, who were also children, to escape the vehicle after the crash. The circumstances around the collision involved a head-on impact.
The crash resulted in multiple fatalities. Official reports indicate that three individuals died as a consequence of the incident. The vehicle involved was also reportedly fleeing police pursuit prior to the collision.
Details regarding the exact date of the incident, the identities of the other individuals involved, or the specific outcomes of the police pursuit were not immediately available. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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