Franklin Co. Middle School Student Dies In Wreck

Brooklyn Young is being remembered by her friends and family as a sweet girl who loved softball and singing.

Brooklyn Young died in a crash on Saturday, January 5, 2019. Photo via Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home.

(Union County, Ind.) – It has been an tough, emotional week at Franklin County Middle School as students mourn the loss of a classmate.

Eleven-year-old Brooklyn Annabel Young died in a crash on State Road 101 in Union County on Saturday, January 5 at 8:50 a.m.

According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, her father, Joshua P. Britton, was driving on 101 at South Creek Road when he lost control of the vehicle – possibly due to icy road conditions. The vehicle went over an embankment and struck a house.

Joshua Britton was ejected from the vehicle and flew through a bedroom window of the residence. He was flown to University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

A three-year-old male who was a passenger in the vehicle was taken to a hospital in Richmond, Indiana, where he was treated and released.

Brooklyn died in the crash.

“Our hearts and prayers go out to the family for their loss of a loved one,” Union County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Shaun Tudor said in a news release. “We pray that God's comfort be upon them in this difficult time.”

According to her obituary, Brooklyn was a sixth grade student who enjoyed playing softball and singing in choir.

A GoFundMe.com account has been set up to receive donations for Brooklyn’s family. As of Tuesday, it has raised more than $5,500 toward an $8,000 goal.  

More from Local News

Comments

Add a comment

Log in to the club or enter your details below.
Rating *

Events

Two Pools of Mosquitos Tested Positive for West Nile Virus in Ohio County

No human cases of West Nile Virus have been detected in Ohio County.

2027 DCF Scholarship Applications Now Available for High School Seniors

Scholarships are available for students at five area high schools.

Garbage Truck Fire Reported at Milan High School

This is the second fire of this type within two months at the same location.

High School Baseball Fields Light up Across Indiana to Honor Late Jennings Co. Coach

The show of support to the Sigler family and Jennings County community was strong on Thursday night.

Local Sports Report - September 17, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

Switz. Co. Kicker Nails Record Long Field Goal, Earns MIFC Weekly Honors

See other top performers in the MIFC for Week 4

On Air

Alison Wiegand playing
George Strait - Living and Living Well

Alabama I Saw The Light - PEC ONLY 6:42
Lee Greenwood How Great Thou Art - PEC ONLY 6:36
Blake Shelton God Gave Me You 6:32
Charley Pride Jesus Don't Give Up On Me - PEC ONLY 6:29