WLFI is reporting that one person is dead and three others are injured in a crash on State Road 26 Sunday night in Clinton County, according to the sheriff’s office.
Police say it happened about 10:30 p.m. on State Road 26 and County Road 850 East. That’s between Middlefork and Russiaville in the far northeastern part of the county. The driver of the vehicle was trying to pass a semi and hit another car head on.
The driver and passenger in the oncoming vehicle are listed in stable condition at the hospital, while the passenger in the car of the person was killed in also listed in stable condition.
Deputies do not believe alcohol is a factor in the crash. Names of the victims have not been released yet.
Clinton County Central Dispatch announced that State Road 26 which had been closed between County Road 800 East and 900 East due to the accident, is now open.
WILO News will update this story as more information becomes available.