One Fatality Reported in Franklin County Two-Vehicle Crash
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ind. — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Wednesday evening, Sept. 10, at the intersection of State Road 1 and Rhein Road.
According to investigators, the crash happened at approximately 5:17 p.m. and involved a 2010 Ford Fusion and a 2021 Toyota Tacoma. Preliminary findings indicate that the Ford Fusion was entering the intersection from Rhein Road when it was struck on the driver’s side by the southbound Toyota Tacoma traveling along State Road 1.
The driver of the Ford Fusion, 81-year-old Rosa Banks of Laurel, Indiana, was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in her vehicle, 33-year-old Robbie Dale Rae, suffered injuries and received treatment from emergency personnel on site.
The driver of the Toyota Tacoma, 32-year-old David Tyler Hokey, was not reported to be injured.
Authorities say alcohol and drugs are not suspected to be factors in the crash. The investigation is being led by Sgt. Adam Henson of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department.
Several agencies assisted at the scene, including Letts EMS, the Brookville Fire Department, and the Franklin County Coroner’s Office.
Officials have not released additional details as the investigation remains ongoing.
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