Five injured in Dearborn County crash

West Harrison, Ind.— Indiana State Police say five people were injured in a three vehicle crash Wednesday morning on U.S. 52 near I-74.

Investigators say a car driven by Barbara Frech, 72, of Sunman, failed to yield after exiting I-74 onto U.S. 52 and struck another car driven by John Renck, 72, of West Harrison. The collision forced Renck’s vehicle into a stationary semitruck driven by David Suddarth, 69, of Winchester, in the intersection.

Frech and Suddarth were not injured. Renck and front seat passenger, Judy Renck, 67, complained of pain and were transported to University of Cincinnati Hospital. Additional passengers, Jud Renck, 10, Walter Renck, 12, and Jackson Renck, 12, complained of pain and were transported to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. None of the injuries are believed to be life threatening.

Indiana State Police were assisted by the Dearborn County Sheriff’s Department and Harrison Fire/EMS.