Improper passing leads to Franklin County crash

Cedar Grove, In. — Accident investigators in Franklin County say improper passing resulted in a crash that injured a Laurel man Tuesday.

Police say around 11:30 a car driven by Cortney Miley, 24, of Brookville, was attempting to pass a vehicle driven by Walter Allen, 45, of Laurel, On U.S. 52 east of Cedar Grove. As Miley began to pass she hit an eastbound car driven by Joyce Sacksteder, of Cedar Grove, head on.

Allen drove into a deep ditch and rolled. He was transported to Margaret Mary Health in Batesville for treatment. Miley and Sacksteder refused treatment at the scene.