Indiana

One Person Killed in Accident at US 52 in Franklin County, IN

Published on: July 9, 2021

Date of Accident
July 7, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 52, Lafayette, Franklin County, IN, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed a person at US 52 in Franklin County, IN on July 7th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 1:28 p.m. A Chevrolet Silverado pulling a utility trailer was headed east when it lost control at a curve and veered through a median. It then crashed head-on on with a Kia Soul before overturning. The Kia veered from the road and caught fire. One driver involved suffered fatal injuries.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Indiana State Police
Vehicles Involved
Chevrolet Silverado, Kia Soul
Road/Highway
US 52
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Chevrolet Silverado failed to negotiate a curve and went left of center before crashing head-on into a Kia Soul

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