Franklin County Sheriff’s Department press release
On Saturday, January 8, at 7:11 p.m., Franklin County Sheriff’s Department deputies were called to investigate a two-vehicle, head-on collision in the 12,000 block of Indiana 121.
Deputies determined that Brandi N. Bryant of Connersville, was operating a 2000 Kia Sportage southbound on Ind. 121. Bryant lost control of her vehicle on an ice-covered bridge, causing the Kia to cross into the northbound lane of travel, colliding head-on with a northbound 2020 Volkswagen Passat. Christina A. Persson, also of Connersville, was operating the northbound Volkswagen. Persson told deputies that she saw the oncoming vehicle and attempted to stop, but was unable to avoid the collision.
Bryant, 39, was transported by Franklin County EMS 3, to Reid Hospital in Connersville for treatment of minor injuries. Persson, 52, as well as a passenger in her vehicle, were transported by Franklin County EMS 2, to Decatur County Hospital in Greensburg, where they were also treated for minor injuries.
Deputies were assisted at the scene by the Laurel and Metamora Volunteer Fire Departments, as well as Franklin County EMS 2 and EMS 3.