Lawrenceburg, IN Thundery shower 82°
Listen Live

Search Eagle Country 99.3

I-74 Remains Closed Following Early Morning Fatal Crash Near Batesville

Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 10:48 AM

By Travis Thayer X @TheTravisThayer

The accident is impacting westbound traffic.

Shutterstock photo.

(Franklin County, Ind.) – Interstate 74 remains closed in the Batesville area due to a fatal crash.

Indiana State Police Sgt. Stephen Wheeles reports that the crash involving a commercial motor vehicle took place at the 147 mile marker around 4:30 this morning.

Officers on the scene have been working to divert westbound traffic off I-74 at the Batesville exit and onto State Road 46.

No further information has been provided at this time.

Share

More from Local News

Area Jobs
Out & About
X

Events

Bascom: New Laws Take Effect July 1

State Rep. Bascom authored or co-authored four bills that have become law.

2025 Future Generations Scholarship Provides $64K to Rising Sun Graduates

Indiana Cigarette Tax Increases to $2 Per Pack

The new public health policy went into effect July 1.

Versailles Native Wins Lions Pride 5K

The next Southeastern Indiana Racing Circuit event is July 12 in St. Leon.

IHSBCA Announces 2025 Academic All-State Team

Players from Batesville, East Central and Madison earned the honor.

Jac-Cen-Del Softball Team Had 4th Best GPA in the State

The Softball Coaches Association of Indiana has released their Team Academic All-State honorees.

On Air

Rick Bernius playing
Collin Raye - My Kind of Girl

Ashley Cooke Your Place 17:31
Craig Morgan Redneck Yacht Club 17:27
Tracy Lawrence Time Marches On 17:21
Ernest Would If I Could 17:18