From an Indiana State Police press release
Friday afternoon, October 23, at approximately 4 p.m., troopers from the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post began investigating a two-vehicle crash in Franklin County, Indiana that claimed the life of a Cincinnati, Ohio motorcyclist.
The initial investigation by Trooper Chad Snyder indicated a 1986 Honda motorcycle being operated by Daniel A. Cottingham, 58, Cincinnati, Ohio was traveling eastbound on Indiana 252 near Heard Road. Heard Road is near the state line. Cottingham’s motorcycle crossed the centerline into the path of a westbound 2006 Chevrolet truck pulling a camper trailer, being driven by David K. Ivey, age 51, Hamilton, Ohio.
Cottingham, who was wearing a helmet, sustained fatal injuries in the crash. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Franklin County Coroner’s Office. Ivey was uninjured in the crash.
The Indiana State Police-Versailles Crash Reconstruction Team is assisting in the crash investigation.
Toxicology tests are pending at this time although alcohol and drugs are not suspected to be factors in the crash. The investigation is ongoing.
Daniel Cottingham’s family has been notified.
The Indiana State Police was assisted by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department, Franklin County EMS, Morgan Township (Ohio) EMS, Drewersburg Fire Department, and the Franklin County Coroner’s Office.