ISP Versailles District Release Crash Stats During Recent Winter Storms

More snow is expected in the tri-state starting Wednesday evening.

This accident took place Tuesday near the 153 mile marker on I-74 in Ripley County. Photo by Indiana State Police.

(Versailles, Ind.) – Recent winter storms have caused several crashes throughout southeastern Indiana.

Indiana State Police Sgt. Stephen Wheeles released crash statistics from the Versailles District during the most recent snowstorms.

Wheeles reported 18 slide-offs, 15 property damage crashes and one personal injury crash.

The accidents took place along Interstate 65 in Jackson and Bartholomew counties and Interstate 74 in Decatur, Ripley and Dearborn counties.

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