This is the 28th vehicle crash on U.S. 52 between Brookville and New Trenton since May 1.
Photo by Franklin County Sheriff's Department
(Franklin County, Ind.) – Yet another serious accident occurred on U.S. 52 in Franklin County on Friday, August 24.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department announced August 14 that deputies would be stepping up patrols on that highway between Brookville and New Trenton. The move followed two fatal crashes, eight personal injury wrecks, and 17 more property damage accidents since May 1.
A ninth injury accident happened on Friday, August 24 at around 1:40 p.m. Deputies say a 2007 Honda Civic was driven by Rebecca N. Holmes, 18, of Cincinnati, as she lost control in a sweeping curve near Little Cedar Road. The vehicle spun off the road and rolled onto its side against an embankment.
Holmes and her passenger, Sarah L. Holmes, 48, also of Cincinnati, had to be extricated from the vehicle by Brookville and Cedar Grove Volunteer Fire Departments.
Both occupants were transported to Mercy West Hospital in Fairfield, Ohio, by Franklin County E.M.S. for treatment of injuries.
The sheriff’s department was assisted at the crash scene by Brookville Volunteer Fire Department, Cedar Grove Volunteer Fire Department, Drewersburg EMS #1, Brookville EMS #2, and Responder 24.
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