Two Injured In Head-On Crash In Ohio County

The crash was reported Friday afternoon on State Road 56.

Photos by the Ohio County Sheriff's Office. 

(Ohio County, Ind.) – Two people were injured in a head-on crash on State Road 56.

Ohio County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a three-vehicle accident on Friday around 2:46 p.m.

Deputies say Jacob Messang, 29, of Patriot, was traveling southbound on 56 when he attempted to pass a semi-truck.

As Messang went to pass the semi, a U.S. Postal worker was pulling out to head northbound. The two vehicles collided head-on and then struck the side of the semi.

The postal worker, Melody Alexander, 42, of Rising Sun, was transported to Highpoint Health in Lawrenceburg with unknown injuries.

Messang received minor injuries to his arm, stomach and leg.

Ohio County Sheriff’s deputies were assisted at the scene by the Rising Sun Fire Department and Ohio County Rescue.

More from Local News


Events

New Officer Sworn-in, Four Others Receive New Appointments

There has been some reshuffling at Lawrenceburg Police Department.

Celebrate 170 Years of History at the Hillforest 170th Jubilee

An Evening of Elegance, Entertainment, and Victorian Charm

Moores Hill Family Searching for Missing Teen

Anyone with information should contact your local law enforcement agency.

EC at L'Burg Kicks Off 2025 High School Football Broadcast Schedule

See where Eagle Country 99.3 is going to be each week of the regular season.

Former Lawrenceburg Standouts in New College Football Video Game

How cool it must be to be in a video game.

Freudenfest Twister Lauf 5K Supports OA Student Athletes

The 5K takes place on Saturday, July 19.

Janie Fricke She's Single Again 0:13
Cody Johnson On My Way To You 0:09
Tim McGraw Indian Outlaw 0:06
Luke Combs Doin' This 0:02