Eagle Country 99.3

Lawrenceburg, IN Sunny intervals 82°

Search Eagle Country 99.3

NKY Woman Sustains Fatal Injuries in Head-on Crash

Monday, September 14, 2026 at 5:40 AM

By Travis Thayer @eagle993

The crash took place early Sunday morning in Florence.

(Florence, Ky.) - Florence Police were dispatched to a vehicle collision on Houston Road early Sunday morning.

The preliminary investigation determined that a head-on collision occurred near Marydale.

Mayra Ruiz, 75, of Florence, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The second driver, whose identity has not been released, was taken to UC Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Florence Police Department Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating this collision.

Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact the Accident Reconstruction Team.

More from Local News

Blue Note Harrison to Host Wicked Night Out Charity Ball to Support America's Girls

A costume, witch-themed event to raise funds for breast cancer education group
Ripley County Community Foundation Announces Annual Day of Giving

Community invited to maximize their impact through two matching opportunities
VIDEO: Intoxicated Driver Arrested After Doing Donuts on Courthouse Lawn

The incident took place in Jennings County
Closure Planned on State Road 1 in Dearborn County

The closure is necessary for crews to perform slide correction work between Dover and Guilford.
South Dearborn Marching Knights are State Bound

The Marching Knights qualified for state by earning Gold at the State Prelims.
VIDEO: Fire Breaks Out on State Road 46 Bridge

Multiple agencies were called to the scene on Monday evening.

Veterans Events & Community Bulletin Board

Events

Taste and Trade
Join Dearborn County Purdue Extensions Health and Human Sciences Educator Marcia Parcell as she hosts and teaches a variety of cooking classes
Oct 7, 2026 at North Dearborn Branch Library
Dearborn County Recycling Center Costume Swap
Bring a costume, take a costume. Community members are invited to shop sustainably and creatively by swapping gently used Halloween costumes.
Oct 7, 2026 at Dearborn County Recycling Center
LEGO Builder’s Club
Test your LEGO skills at the library with a building challenge!
Oct 7, 2026 at Lawrenceburg Library

Blue Note Harrison to Host Wicked Night Out Charity Ball to Support America's Girls

A costume, witch-themed event to raise funds for breast cancer education group

Ripley County Community Foundation Announces Annual Day of Giving

Community invited to maximize their impact through two matching opportunities

VIDEO: Intoxicated Driver Arrested After Doing Donuts on Courthouse Lawn

The incident took place in Jennings County

Bright Lights Spark Personal Best Times for EC Runners at Nike XC Town Twilight Invitational

The prestigious event was held October 2 in Terre Haute

Switz. Co., Milan Open Sectional Play with Wins over ORVC Rivals

Class A Sectional 44 kicked off at Rising Sun on Monday.

GMS, St. Lawrence Runners Compete at Middle School Cross Country State Finals

The event was held at the LaVern Gibson Course.

On Air

Chelsie playing
Keith Urban - Wasted Time

Garth Brooks Shameless 6:15

Kenny Chesney Just To Say We Did 6:13

Blake Shelton Came Here to Forget 6:05

Jason Aldean Why 6:02