One Injured in Two Vehicle Crash in Ripley Co.

The crash took place Tuesday evening at County Road 800 South and Benham Road.

Photo by Friendship Volunteer Fire Department.

(Ripley County, Ind.) – Multiple agencies responded to a two-vehicle accident Tuesday morning in Ripley County.

The accident was reported just before 8:00 a.m. in the area of County Road 800 South and Benham Road, where one vehicle was flipped on its top against a utility pole.

Friendship Volunteer Fire Department responded to the scene, along with Indiana State Police, Ripley County Sheriff’s deputies and Ripley County EMS.

One person was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

Four others refused medical treatment.

The names of those involved have not been released. 

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