UPDATE: Two Ohio Residents Killed in Dearborn County Crash

The head-on crash happened on Harrison-Brookville Road.

Photo via Indiana State Police.

Update published Monday, June 15 at 7:31 AM: 

The initial investigation by the Indiana State Police Crash Reconstruction Team indicated that a 2020 Honda Civic, being driven by Kelis Manuel, age 22, Fairfield, Ohio, was traveling westbound on US 52, just west of State Road 46. In a no passing zone, Manuel attempted to pass a 2006 Dodge Ram, pulling a utility trailer. 

Manuel’s vehicle collided head on with a 2021 Volvo Semi, pulling a box trailer, being driven by Jimmy Davis, age 49, Cincinnati, Ohio that was traveling eastbound on US 52. 

Davis’ vehicle came to rest in the middle of US 52.  Manuel’s vehicle left the south side of the roadway and came to rest.  Davis was transported to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries.  Manuel and an unidentified rear passenger in her vehicle were transported to Cincinnati area hospitals for treatment of life-threatening injuries. 

Tragically, a front seat passenger in Kelis Manuel’s vehicle, identified as Kimora Manuel, age 21, Cincinnati, Ohio and a rear seat passenger, Le’Marea Holmes, age 22, Cincinnati, Ohio both lost their lives in the crash.  They were both pronounced deceased on the scene by the Dearborn County Coroner’s Office.

Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash.  Toxicology tests are pending.  Heavy rain in the area at the time may also have been a contributing factor. 

Original story published Sunday, June 14 at 10:43 AM:

(Dearborn County, Ind.) - The Indiana State Police is investigating a two-vehicle head on fatal crash that occurred overnight on US 52 (Harrison-Brookville Road) near State Road 46 in northern Dearborn County.

Two occupants of a passenger vehicle died in the collision.

Two other occupants were transported to area hospitals with life threatening injuries. The driver of a commercial motor vehicle sustained minor injuries.

The Indiana State Police Crash Reconstruction Team is investigating.

US 52 at State Road 46 has reopened as of Sunday at 10:27 a.m.