Franklin County-Yesterday, at approximately 9:15 p.m., the Indiana State Police responded to a single vehicle crash on St. Mary’s Road near Morris Road. As a result of the crash, the driver of the vehicle died as a result of his injuries and a passenger was transported to a Batesville Hospital for treatment of his injuries.
The initial investigation by Trooper Nicholas Albrecht indicated that a 1983 Ford Mustang, being driven by Glen Smith, age 50, Batesville, Indiana was traveling eastbound on St. Mary’s Road when the vehicle left the roadway for an unknown reason. The vehicle rolled after entering a field, ejecting Smith and a passenger, Travis Hirt, age 26, Batesville, Indiana from the vehicle. Smith died at the scene as a result of his injuries. Hirt was transported to Margaret Mary Hospital in Batesville, Indiana to be treated for his injuries which are believed to be non-life threatening.
Investigators determined that neither occupant of the vehicle was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. Speed and alcohol may be contributing factors in the crash. Toxicology results on the driver are pending. The investigation is ongoing.
The Smith family has been notified.
Trooper Albrecht was assisted by Trooper Chad Snyder, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department, the Batesville Police Department, Ripley County/Batesville EMS, Batesville Fire Department, and Oldenburg First Responders.
Attached: Photos of the Scene
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