Knox County, IN – On Tuesday night, October 31, at around 11:15 p.m., Trooper Buchanan was headed north on US 41 near Hart Street in Vincennes when he noticed a 2006 Chevrolet SUV traveling north in the southbound lanes. Trooper Buchanan drove through the grassy median, activating his emergency lights and stopping in the passing lane to block the path of the wrong-way vehicle. The driver of the wrong-way vehicle, identified as Vanessa Gadsden, a 61-year-old resident of Vincennes, initially slowed down but unfortunately collided with the front end of Trooper Buchanan’s patrol car, causing minor damage. Gadsden displayed signs of impairment and performed poorly on field sobriety tests. A chemical test indicated that she was under the influence of cannabinoids and oxycodone. A blood sample was also sent to the Indiana Department of Toxicology for further examination. Subsequently, Gadsden was arrested and taken to the Knox County Jail, where she is currently being held on bond.
