A retired Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputy died in a two-vehicle collision Tuesday night on Southeastern Parkway, near Isle of Man Boulevard.  Fishers Police say James Fetters, 76, from Fishers, died after being transported to an area hospital by Fishers Emergency Service personnel.

According to authorities, shortly before 5pm Tuesday, police responded to a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a silver Ram 1500 pickup truck and a Polaris Sportsman ATV. Officers found both vehicles just off the roadway. The driver of the Ram, Terry Wright, 47, from Greenfield, sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene. Fetters was driving the ATV.

Based on evidence and witness statements, police investigators say the crash occurred when the ATV attempted to cross Southeastern Parkway. This crash remains under investigation. Investigators do not believe alcohol or drugs played a role in this crash.

According to my news gathering partner, the Hamilton County Reporter, Mr. Fetters was a life long resident of Hamilton County and served as a County Sheriff’s Deputy.