PARKE COUNTY, Ind – Parke County Deputies are investigating a single vehicle  fatal crash that happened Friday on Bridgeton Rd near Jeffries Ford Rd.

When deputies arrived they discovered a female lying next to the driver side back tire.

The female was later identified as 31 year old Jacque L, McCullough of Terre Haute.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Deputies say that the male driver and boyfriend of McCullough, 30 year old Michael D Thacker of Terre Haute fled the scene.

A of the area over several hours was unsuccessful in finding Thacker.

He was later located at a residence in Vigo County and arrested.

Thacker was charged with leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident resulting in death and driving while suspended prior, Thacker’s bond was set at $15,000 cash only,

The investigation into the accident shows that Thacker was the driver and failed to failed lo negotiate a left hand curve, went off the road and struck a tree.

An autopsy will be performed on McCullough Monday at Terre Haute Regional Hospital to determine the cause of death.