Alexander McGuin, James M. Clark Jr., and Gracelynn N. Daniels Death, Obituary, Grant County: Family Mourns Tragic Death

The Grant County community is grieving after a devastating vehicle crash on February 16, 2026, that claimed three lives and left one young man injured. According to the Indiana State Police, a 2002 Chevrolet Malibu traveling eastbound on County Road 600 South near County Road 1150 East left the road and struck a tree.

The victims were identified as 23-year-old Alexander McGuin of Gas City, 21-year-old James M. Clark Jr. of Dunkirk, and 19-year-old Gracelynn N. Daniels of New Castle. Surviving the crash was 22-year-old Michael L. Reading of Hartford City, who was transported by Lutheran Air to a nearby hospital.

First responders, including multiple law enforcement and fire agencies, arrived at the scene quickly. Authorities continue to investigate contributing factors such as speed and possible substance use. For families and friends, the focus remains on remembering the lives of Alexander, James, and Gracelynn — young adults full of promise whose absence leaves a profound void.

Community members are rallying around the families, sharing memories, prayers, and support. Though the crash has left hearts heavy, the legacy of friendship, love, and hope that these young lives carried will endure.