HOWARD COUNTY, Ind. (WTHR) — A Kokomo woman is dead and another is injured following a deadly wreck near US-35 in Kokomo. Indiana State Police PIO Tony Slocum confirmed the woman killed is 21-year-old Jordan Asher, daughter of Howard County Sheriff Jerry Asher.
Indiana State Police and Howard County Deputies responded to the two-vehicle crash around 10:30 Monday night along 450 North and 80 West.
Jordan was driving a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix north on US-35 near CR 80 W. Jennifer Eastwood, a 48-year-old from Logansport, was driving a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee southbound in the same area. Investigators say the two cars hit each other head-on, though they don't know why yet.
Howard County Coroner Steve Seele declared Asher dead at the scene. Eastwood was flown on a medical helicopter to an Indianapolis hospital, but police couldn't immediately confirm her condition.
Asher was a senior English major at IU Kokomo. The university sent out this statement to faculty, staff and students Tuesday:
I deeply regret to inform you that one of our students, Jordan Asher, passed away following a car crash last night. Jordan was a senior English major. Please keep her family and loved ones in your thoughts and/or prayers. This terrible news will have devastating ripple effects on our community of care and I urge you to take care of each other during this difficult time. Please refer students to our counseling services. They can stop by KC 210 or call 765 455 9203.