Franklin Co. Commissioners Propose Flashing Sign For Slab Crossing Where Preacher's Wife Died

Carol Jackson's vehicle was swept away by flash flooding on Pipe Creek Road on New Year's Eve.

The Pipe Creek Road slab where Carol Jackson died when her vehicle was swept away by rushing water on New Year's Eve. Google Street View photo.

(Franklin County, Ind.) - Flashing LED signs could be placed at a deadly creek crossing in Franklin County.

Carol Jackson, 63, died when her vehicle was swept away by flash flooding at the slab crossing on Pipe Creek Road near Metamora on New Year’s Eve. A slab crossing is a layer of concrete laid across a creek bed which allows vehicles to cross, but only when water is not rushing over it.

A warning sign at the crossing had been vandalized with spray paint the night Jackson, the wife of a local preacher, died.

The Brookville Democrat-American newspaper reports that Franklin County Commissioners plan to purchase two LED-trimmed warning signs to be placed at the slab crossing. The solar-powered signs with batteries for operating at nighttime are $1,600 each.

Commissioners plan to approach county council to request the funding needed for the LED signs.

Constructing a bridge at the Pipe Creek Road slab crossing would cost an estimated $2 million, according to the newspaper. There are 25 slab crossings in the county.

RELATED STORIES:

Woman's Death Exemplifies Danger Of Slab Bridges

Preacher's Wife Dies In Franklin Co. Flash Flood

More from Local News


Events

Brad Lecher Announces Candidacy for Franklin Co. Sheriff

Lecher first joined the Sheriff's Department in 2014.

Overturned Semi Closed I-74 for Multiple Hours

The accident happened close to the Dearborn/Ripley county line.

SEI Track & Field Stars Compete at Midwest Meet of Champions

The event was held on Saturday at Hamilton Southeastern High School in Fishers.

Vevay Sweep as Furnish, Sullivan Win 5-Mile, 5K Races at Lauren's Burg Hill

Proceeds from Saturday's eventĀ assist children and families fighting DIPG.

Local Sports Report - June 12, 2025

IHSAA Boys Golf Regional Results

On Air

Eagle Country 99.3 playing
Jon Pardi - Honkytonk Hollywood

Travis Tritt T-R-O-U-B-L-E 11:54
Morgan Wallen Wasted on You 11:51
Aaron Tippin There Ain't Nothing Wrong with the Radio 11:44
Megan Moroney and Kenny Chesney You Had to Be There 11:41