WARREN, Ind. — The community is mourning the tragic loss of 24-year-old Skyla Michelle Bryant of Van Buren, who died in a fatal crash early Saturday morning on South Warren Road. First responders were called to the scene around 1:09 a.m. after reports of a truck crash near 10725 South Warren Road.
Upon arrival, emergency personnel found Bryant trapped beneath her overturned truck. Life-saving measures were immediately performed, but tragically, she passed from her injuries. The Huntington County Coroner ruled her death accidental.
Investigators report that Bryant was traveling southbound at a high rate of speed when her vehicle veered off the road to the east and struck a mailbox. The truck then overcorrected, traveled sideways for approximately 1,000 feet, and eventually overturned, ejecting Bryant from the vehicle. Evidence suggests she was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. Debris from the accident even shattered the window of a nearby home.
Skyla is remembered as a vibrant, spirited, and loving young woman, cherished by her family, friends, and community. Those who knew her recall her warmth, laughter, and bright personality, qualities that brought joy to everyone she encountered. Her untimely passing leaves a profound void in the hearts of all who loved her.
The community is rallying around Bryant’s family during this difficult time, offering support, prayers, and condolences as they cope with their unimaginable loss.
Though Skyla Michelle Bryant’s life was tragically cut short, her spirit, kindness, and the memories she created will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.