BROOKVILLE – The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department says alcohol is believed to be a factor in a single-vehicle accident on U.S. 52 around 2:27 a.m. Sunday.
A 2010 Ford Mustang driven by Guy Heath, 79, was traveling west on U.S. 52 going into a curve near the intersection of Little Cedar Road when the he lost control. The vehicle continued into a ditch and flipped completely over at least one time before coming to a rest, investigators said.
Heath was rushed to Fayette Regional Hospital for treatment of injuries.
The accident remains under investigation as police say alcohol is believed to be a major factor.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department was assisted on the scene by Brookville Police, Brookville Fire & EMS, Cedar Grove Fire Department and Rescue 24.
