An accident near a construction zone on Interstate 70 in Henry County on Friday afternoon (Sept. 3) sent westbound traffic onto U.S. 40 in Wayne County for several hours. Troopers from the Indiana State Police Pendleton District responded to a multiple vehicle crash involving three semi tractor-trailers on I-70 near the 124 mile-marker. The preliminary […]
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I-70 East reopens after 6 hours; semis collide in Henry County
Here are a couple of updates on crashes taking place Tuesday, Dec. 1, from Indiana State Police: 6 p.m. update: After about six hours, an investigation and subsequent cleanup of a crash on Interstate 70 near the Indiana/Ohio state line has concluded. Both eastbound lanes are now back open. Motorists intending to travel through the […]
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Local woman dies at rural crash scene
A Richmond woman has died after her vehicle struck a culvert, went airborne and collided with a utility pole in a rural area on the city’s northwest side. Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and other local first responded to a motor vehicle crash in the 3500 block of Nolands Fork Road shortly before noon Friday. Initial […]
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Motorcyclist dies after U.S. 27 crash
An early morning crash on U.S. 27 South in Wayne County has resulted in an area motorcyclist’s death. At about 4:39 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, Wayne County Sheriff’s Office responded to a serious personal injury crash at the intersection of U.S. 27 South and Esteb Road, which is located just north of Pottershop Road. David […]
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Fountain City man dies at U.S. 27 crash scene
A Fountain City man has died after a crash north of his community on Wednesday morning (June 17). At 8 a.m., Wayne County Sheriff’s Department responded to a motor vehicle crash at U.S. 27 North and Bockhofer Road north of Fountain City. The crash involved a Ford F-150 driven by Robbie Lanter, 54, of Fountain […]