WEST HARRISON, Ind. — Two people were killed early Sunday morning in a head-on crash with a semi-truck in Dearborn County, Indiana State Police said.
Troopers said they responded to a head-on crash between a semi-truck and a car in the 2700 block of Harrison-Brookville Road around 3:30 a.m. Sunday.
Investigations conducted by the ISP's Crash Reconstruction Team indicated that a 22-year-old was driving westbound on US 52, just west of State Route 46.
According to ISP, the driver attempted to pass another vehicle in a no-passing zone and crashed head-on with a semi-truck heading eastbound on US 52.
The 22-year-old driver and a rear passenger in the same car were transported to Cincinnati-area hospitals with life-threatening injuries.
The front seat passenger in the car, identified as Kimora Manuel, 21, and a rear-seat passenger identified as Le'Marea Holmes, 22, were both declared dead at the scene
Troopers believe alcohol to be a contributing factor. Toxicology tests are pending.
Heavy rain is also being considered as a factor.
Sgt. Stephen Wheeles told WCPO 9 the driver of the semi-truck had minor injuries after the crash.
WATCH: Nearby residents share their concerns following a string of fatal crashes
We spoke with a Dearborn County resident who lives near the crash site. He told us there have been several fatal crashes along the stretch of road over the last 10 or so years, and that residents have been trying to get the speed limit lowered for years.
Harrison-Brookville Road was also shut down for several hours while crews investigated.
This is an ongoing investigation.
