MONROE COUNTY, Ind. – The woman killed in a crash Saturday morning in Monroe County was the daughter of former Indiana University head football coach Terry Hoeppner.
Allison Hoeppner, 45, of Bloomington was pronounced dead at the scene after her vehicle was struck by a bus.
The Indiana Department of Athletics honored Allison with a moment of silence prior to Saturday’s Indiana-Wake Forest game.
IU Vice President and Director of Athletics, Fred Glass released a statement Saturday afternoon:
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Allison Hoeppner. A beloved member of the IU Athletics family, Allison was a brave cancer survivor, a tireless advocate for cancer research, and a loving and devoted mother, daughter and friend who possessed her father’s infectious enthusiasm and love of life. On behalf of Hoosiers everywhere, we offer our deepest condolences to the entire Hoeppner family.”
Kevin Wilson, current IU head football coach also released a statement:
“We are shocked and saddened by this terrible tragedy. The Hoeppners mean a great deal, not only to me and my family, but to the entire IU Football family. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jane and the Hoeppner family.”
Deputies of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the intersection of South State Road 37 and Old State Road 37 South just after midnight to find a two-vehicle accident.
Police say this is where Allison Hoeppner, daughter of former IU football coach Terry Hoeppner, was killed last night in a car crash. pic.twitter.com/6FJfky7UCw
— Paris Lewbel (@PLewbel) September 24, 2016
Allison was driving a 2001 Subaru Forester when she attempted to turn northbound onto State Road 37. Hoeppner was stuck by a 2003 Prevost Bus operated by Johnathan Brewer, 43, of Hamptonville, NC.
The investigation determined that Brewer failed to stop at the traffic light and collided with the Subaru; which had the right of way.
Flowers now sit on Hep's Rock at Memorial Stadium after Allison Hoeppner was killed last night. @rtv6 pic.twitter.com/2PT3Ut2vq1
— Paris Lewbel (@PLewbel) September 24, 2016
Brewer was transported to IU Health Bloomington Hospital for a blood draw; as is standard for a person involved in a fatal accident.
Terry passed away at age 59 in 2007 due to complications from a brain tumor. He began his career with the IU athletic department in 2004 and over the course of two seasons, helped revived the team's fan base.
