Indiana

One Person Killed; Ten Injured in Accident at State Rd 67 in Owen County, IN

Published on: August 13, 2021

Date of Accident
August 12, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
School Bus
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

State Rd 67, Spencer, Owen County, IN, USA

What Happened

Indiana State Police are investigating a collision that killed a person at State Rd 67 in Owen County, IN on August 12th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 4 p.m. A School bus carrying 12 students was headed northbound when it came across a car driving erratically. The bus attempted evasive action into a shoulder before it collided head-on with the car. The driver of the car suffered fatal injuries. Nine of the students were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The bus driver also was hospitalized for treatment. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Indiana State Police
Vehicles Involved
School Bus
Road/Highway
State Rd 67
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), various injuries (10)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

School bus took evasive action to avoid a car traveling erratically into a shoulder before being struck head-on with the car

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