Clay, IN : Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Trooper Caleb Cannon was requested to investigate a suspicious subject and vehicle near a residence in Cory, IN., but the subject had left the area before Trooper Cannon arrived. A short time later, he observed a vehicle matching the description from the original call traveling eastbound on County Road 300 South. Trooper Cannon observed the vehicle travel left of center and stopped in the middle of the roadway. He attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but the driver disregarded the emergency lights and continued traveling away from Trooper Cannon, instigating a low-speed pursuit that headed southbound on County Road 300 towards State Road 59.
Upon reaching State Road 59, the Clay County Sheriff’s Department had successfully deployed stop sticks, which flattened multiple tires on the pursued vehicle, but the subject continued traveling onto State Road 59. Trooper Cannon then performed a precision immobilization technique maneuver (PIT), causing the subject’s vehicle to travel into a cornfield, striking Trooper Cannon’s patrol vehicle, coming to a stop.
Multiple troopers gave loud verbal commands to exit the vehicle, but the subject refused to exit and began to disrobe. After an hour-long standoff, troopers used extrication tactics to remove the subject from the vehicle, taking the subject into custody without incident.
The subject was then identified as Aaron Krout, age 35, of Brazil, Indiana. Krout was transported to a local hospital in Terre Haute due to indicators that he was under the influence of a controlled substance. While at the hospital, Krout had a medical episode and was later pronounced deceased by medical staff.
Family has been notified.
An autopsy has been scheduled for tomorrow at Terre Haute Regional Hospital. The cause of death will be determined by Vigo County Coroner, Travis Norris.
Assisting Agencies: Troopers of the Putnamville State Police Post, Clay County Sheriff’s Department, Hoosiers Towing, and the Vigo County Coroner's Office.