Cedar Grove, IN — Friday, at approximately 4 pm, troopers from the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post began investigating a two-vehicle crash in Franklin County, Indiana that claimed the life of a Cincinnati, Ohio motorcyclist.
The initial investigation, a 1986 Honda motorcycle being operated by Daniel A. Cottingham, 58, Cincinnati, Ohio was traveling eastbound on State Road 252 near Heard Road. Cottingham’s motorcycle crossed the centerline into the path of a westbound 2006 Chevrolet truck pulling a camper trailer, being driven by David K. Ivey, 51, Hamilton, Ohio.
Cottingham, who was wearing a helmet, sustained fatal injuries in the crash. He was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Franklin County Coroner’s Office. Ivey was uninjured in the crash. The Indiana State Police-Versailles Crash Reconstruction Team is assisting in the crash investigation.
Toxicology tests are pending at this time although alcohol and drugs are not suspected to be factors in the crash. The investigation is ongoing.
