Eagle Country 99.3

Lawrenceburg, IN Thundershower 82°

Search Eagle Country 99.3

Switzerland Co. ID'd as Victim of Fatal Crash

Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 4:38 PM

By Travis Thayer @eagle993

The crash took place on Friday in Carroll County.

Shutterstock photo.

(Carrollton, Ky.) - Kentucky State Police were called to a fatal collision involving a passenger car and motorcycle on Friday, August 1.

The crash took place around 3:11 p.m. on Ladder Lane.

Preliminary investigation indicates that Ernie Proffitt, a 68-year-old man from Florence, Indiana, was operating a 1999 Harley-Davidson motorcycle on Ladder Lane. Elvis Soza Alarcon, a 51-year-old man from Carrollton, Kentucky, operating a 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, crossed the center line colliding with Mr. Proffitt.

Proffitt was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Carroll County Coroner’s Office.

The investigation is ongoing and is being led by KSP Post 5 in Campbellsburg.

More from Local News

NWS: Tornados Confirmed in Aurora, Franklin Co., Florence, Carroll Co.

Damage surveys for June 18 were recently conducted and released.
INDOT Makes Changes at Busy Lawrenceburg Intersections

The changes occurred at Doughty Road and Tanners Creek Drive.
Water Tie-in Project Impacting Water Pressure for Greendale Residents

Some residents may experience low water pressure or a temporary loss of water service while the work is completed.
Community Resource Day Connects Families with Local Resources and Summer Fun

The event happens June 24 at Whitewater Crossing Christian Church
Gov. Braun Declares State of Disaster Emergency for 63 Indiana Counties

Five local counties are among the 63 counties listed.
New Trail Opens Connecting Clifty Falls State Park to Madison’s Riverwalk

Trail expansion aligns with Governor Mike Braun’s commitment to health and the outdoors.

Friendship Flea Market

Events

Friendship Flea Market
Twice a year the Friendship Flea Market turns this quiet little 1868 town of Friendship into a busy marketplace. Almost 500 vendor spaces, open daily 9AM/9days
Jun 21, 2026 at Friendship Flea Market
Al-Anon Meeting
Help for Friends and Family of a problem drinker. You know what it is doing to them, do you know what it is doing to you?
Jun 21, 2026 at Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church
Summer Lunch
Free Summer Lunch
Jun 21, 2026

NWS: Tornados Confirmed in Aurora, Franklin Co., Florence, Carroll Co.

Damage surveys for June 18 were recently conducted and released.

INDOT Makes Changes at Busy Lawrenceburg Intersections

The changes occurred at Doughty Road and Tanners Creek Drive.

Water Tie-in Project Impacting Water Pressure for Greendale Residents

Some residents may experience low water pressure or a temporary loss of water service while the work is completed.

Batesville’s Moody Ties for 31st, Wins Mental Attitude Award at State Finals

Moody went (+9) over the two-day tournament

Twenty-one Softball Stars Named to 2026 EIAC All-Conference Team

Greensburg was the conference champion (12-1)

EIAC Names 2026 Baseball All-Conference Team

Twenty-two players earned the honor.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
George Strait - How 'Bout Them Cowgirls

Russell Dickerson God Gave Me A Girl 22:49

Sam Hunt Country House 22:46

Bellamy Brothers I Need More Of You 22:42

Midland Drinkin' Problem 22:39