Oxford Teen Hurt In Franklin Co. Accident

An Oxford, Ohio teen passenger was seriously injured in a car crash in Franklin County on Wednesday.

(Franklin County, Ind.) - An Oxford, Ohio teen passenger was seriously injured in a car crash in Franklin County on Wednesday.

Elijah Kalkhoff, 26, of Oxford, was driving a 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis on Oxford Pike near Liberty Pike when he failed to negotiate a curve and went off the road at about 1:44 p.m. The vehicle then struck a utility pole.

A passenger, Mercedes Mason, 18, was flown by Air Care to UC Medical Center.

Kalkhoff refused medical treatment.

Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies say neither of the occupants were wearing their seat belt.

Brookville Volunteer Fire Department, Brookville EMS 2 and Responder 24 assisted the sheriff’s department at the crash scene.

 

More from Local News


Events

Ohio County Community Foundation Sends Ornament to Statehouse

The ornament celebrates Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

Franklin Co. Humane Society to Host Stand-Up Comedy Benefit

The event will support homeless pets.

Ripley County Film Fest Submissions are Open

The Ripley County Film Fest is officially returning June 1–6, 2026.

EC's Bentley Caps Off Incredible Career, Batesville's Wade Shines in First Season

The IHSAA Cross Country State Finals took place on Saturday.

Local Sports Report - October 31-Nov. 1, 2025

Football sectional semifinals and the IHSAA Cross Country State Finals.

Rising Sun Cheer Wins First State Championship in School History

They will compete for another state title on November 8.

On Air

Chelsie playing
Blake Shelton - Turnin' Me On

Patty Loveless Hurt Me Bad [in a Real Good Way] 9:42
Morgan Wallen One Thing at a Time 9:39
Tanya Tucker If Your Heart Ain't Busy Tonight 9:36
Josh Ross Hate How You Look 9:29