Ripley County, In. — Distracted driving is cited as the cause of a Monday crash that injured a Cross Plains man.
A report from the Ripley County Sheriff’s Department says Cody Pennington, 24, was southbound on State Road 129 near the Halcomb Home Center when looked down at his cell phone. Pennington lost control of the vehicle, struck a guardrail and flipped.
Pennington was treated for minor injuries. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash.
Versailles Fire and Rescue and Rescue 69 assisted.
