GREENWOOD, Ind. — Four people went to the hospital Tuesday morning after a seven-vehicle crash in Greenwood.
The crash, which a police report said involved six vehicles and a semi-tractor trailer, happened shortly after 7 a.m. on State Road 37 north, near Smith Valley Road.
The Johnson County Sheriff's Department said the crash was caused by a distracted driver.
A semi-truck driver was going north on State Road 37 approaching the intersection with Smith Valley Road, where vehicles were slowed or stopped for the traffic light.
According to the sheriff's department, the driver was distracted and when he looked up, it was too late. He wasn't able to stop and as a result, he hit several vehicles from behind.
Firefighters had to free drivers and passengers from their vehicles.
Four people were taken to Indianapolis hospitals, with one of them listed in serious condition.
Northbound lanes of State Road 37 were closed for more than six hours during the investigation and cleanup. Traffic was also backed up on southbound lanes.
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