BROWNSBURG — A Pittsboro woman died Wednesday night after the vehicle she was riding in was hit by a tractor, according to the Hendricks County Sheriff's Office.
The crash happened around 7:30 p.m. at the intersection of County Roads 500E and 800N.
Deputies say the car was traveling on County Road 500E when the tractor turned in front of the car and the two vehicles collided.
The driver and the rear passenger of the car were taken to an Indianapolis hospital for treatment. The driver was last known to be in critical condition and the rear passenger was listed as stable.
The car's front passenger, Amy Knapp, 63 of Pittsboro, died at the scene. The driver of the tractor was uninjured.
Deputies say alcohol is not suspected as a factor in the crash.
-
Human trafficking victims lacking support in Indiana
Money aimed at ending human trafficking in Indiana is drying up. Advocates are raising awareness and claim human trafficking is a big issue in the Hoosier state.
Lawmakers in the House back a bill that would legalize recreational Marijuana
Indiana lawmakers are once again considering a bill to legalize recreational marijuana, with hopes that the new administration might bring a shift in the state's stance on the issue.
The big chill: Single-digit temperatures lead to frostbite, broken pipes
The temperature in central Indiana plummeted to near 0 degrees Monday night. Indianapolis is still feeling the effects of the freeze, and the brutal chill could come back next week.
Feeling down this winter? Try adding houseplants to your home for a mood lift
The cold, the snow, and the lack of green plants during winter can take a toll on your mental health.
