Indianapolis News and Headlines

Actions

Driver dies following two-vehicle crash in Lawrence

Posted at 1:09 PM, Apr 29, 2017
and last updated 2017-05-01 12:16:42-04

LAWRENCE, Ind. – A person died following a two-vehicle crash in Lawrence Friday.

Lawrence police said the crash happened during Friday’s series of heavy storms near the intersection of Pendleton Pike and Mitthoeffer Road around 7:20 p.m.

Officers said one vehicle turned in front of the other, leaving both drivers injured.

The driver of the turning vehicle died of cardiac arrest about an hour after they were transported to the hospital, according to police. That person has been identified as Joyce Smith, 77.

The driver of the second vehicle is expected to survive, officers said.

Police said they do not suspect the crash to be a result of drugs or alcohol. 

RELATEDPHOTOS: Storm damage across central Indiana