Provided by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department
June 28
Richard Hinson, St. Mary’s Road, Brookville, at 4:48 p.m., was operating a vehicle westbound on Indiana 252 and was following another vehicle pulling a camper. The Hinson vehicle was attempting to pass and oncoming traffic caused the Hinson vehicle to veer off the south side of the eastbound lane of Ind. 252. Hinson’s vehicle continued off the road and onto a residential property sideswiping a second vehicle, which was parked with its front facing north. Hinson’s vehicle continued, striking a parked camper facing west. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Kyle Hartman investigated the accident.
June 30
At 8:09 a.m., a vehicle operated by Thomas Klenke, Indiana 252, Brookville, was westbound on Ind. 252 when a deer ran onto the road and Klenke’s vehicle was unable to stop in time, striking the deer. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Adam Henson investigated the accident.
Ronald Sheperd, Carthage, at 8:15 a.m., was operating a vehicle eastbound on U.S. 52. Sheperd stated he did not see a second vehicle heading westbound on U.S. 52, and operated by Amber Orozco, Dunezant Drive, West Harrison. Sheperd’s vehicle turned in front of the Orosco vehicle, causing a collision. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Jason Robinson investigated the accident.
Rodger Robertson, Levee Road, Brookville, at 10:12 a.m., was operating a vehicle northbound on Ind. 229, when he stated the vehicle ran off the right side of the road, struck two mailboxes and a culvert before rolling over and coming to rest on its wheels. Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Brad Lecher investigated the accident.