Alcohol suspected in Franklin County crash

Franklin County, In. — Investigators in Franklin County suspect alcohol in a Wednesday evening crash that injured one person.

A report from the sheriff’s department says Timothy Kersey, 45, Brookville, was northbound on Horseshoe Bend at 11:54 p.m. near Cane Mill Road when he drove off the side of the road struck a utility pole and several mailboxes.

Prior to the arrival of deputies Kersey was transported to Margaret Mary Health in Batesville then taken to a Cincinnati area hospital.

The investigation is ongoing pending toxicology reports.

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department was assisted by Responder 24, the Brookville Volunteer Fire Department and Brookville EMS #2.