Speed, alcohol believed to be factors in Ripley County fatal crash

Batesville, In. — A Sunday evening crash on State Road 350 near State Road 129 claimed the life of a Batesville man.

Indiana State Police say a car driven by Jesse Norman, 38, was eastbound on State Road 350 when he drove off the north side of the roadway and struck a concrete culvert. Norman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Speed and alcohol are believed to be factors.

The investigation is ongoing.