HANCOCK COUNTY, Ind. (WTHR) - One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash near Fortville Wednesday night.
The crash happened on U.S. 36/SR 67 near West CR 900 North just after 9:30 p.m. Police say a man in his 70s was driving west on the highway when he crossed the center line for an unknown reason, striking an eastbound minivan.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The female driver of the minivan was taken to St. Vincent Hospital with serious injuries. Police say both drivers had to be extricated from their vehicles.
The highway has been closed while deputies investigate the scene.