Ohio County crash seriously injures one

Ohio County, In. — A two-vehicle crash in Ohio County seriously injured an Rising Sun woman Tuesday.

A report from the Indiana State Police says a van driven by Rickey Cheesman, 45, of Middletown, was westbound in the 5000 block of State Road 56 when he crossed the centerline. Cheesman struck a car driven by Betty Massong, 80, in the eastbound lane.

Massong was transported for treatment of serious injuries. Cheesman was not hurt.

Drugs or alcohol is not suspected but toxicology test are being conducted.

The Indiana State Police were assisted by the Ohio County Sheriff’s Department and the Rising Sun Police Department.

The investigation is ongoing.