A 67-year-old Indianapolis woman was killed, and another man severely injured when the motorcycle they were riding was struck by a passenger car late Saturday afternoon.   

Shortly after seven Saturday evening, the Washington County Sheriff’s Department requested assistance from the Indiana State Police with a fatal crash that occurred on US 150 between Becks Mill Road and High Street in Fredericksburg, Indiana.  

Trooper Ben Davis with the Sellersburg Post’s crash reconstruction team and Sergeant Dustin Zehnder responded.  

As a result of the initial investigation, officers believe that a red and black 2025 Honda tricycle style motorcycle, commonly known as a “trike”, was eastbound on US 150 approaching Becks Mill Road. 

As the motorbike continued eastbound, a white 2002 Toyota Corolla began pulling out on to US150 from a private drive located on the south side of US 150. 

As the Corolla pulled out into the highway, the two vehicles collided throwing both the driver and the passenger off the bike and onto the roadway. 

Tragically, the passenger, 67-year-old Theresa Marie Spencer of Indianapolis, Indiana was killed in the impact. 

The driver, who is from Louisville, Kentucky, suffered severe but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the University of Louisville Hospital. 

The driver of the passenger car received minor injuries and was transported to Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Salem, Indiana. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

Neither drugs nor alcohol are suspected to be factors in this crash. 

The roadway remained closed during the investigation.  Officers from the Washington County Sheriff’s Department and the Washington County Coroner’s Office assisted in the investigation. 

The family of the deceased has been notified.

Early Saturday morning, Detectives from the Indiana State Police-Versailles Post were requested to respond to the Hollywood Casino Hotel in Lawrenceburg, Indiana to investigate an officer involved shooting that left one man deceased.

The initial investigation indicates that shortly before 1:00 am this morning, a disturbance was reported on the fourth floor of the hotel.  The preliminary information reported to police was that an adult male was threatening and pursuing another person with a knife.

Three officers from the Lawrenceburg Police Department soon arrived on scene and learned that the man had begun firing a gun on the fourth floor of the hotel.  Upon arriving at the fourth floor, the officers located the man in the hallway.  An officer gave the man commands to drop the handgun he was holding.  The suspect then began shooting, with the officers returning fire.  The suspect was struck at least once by the officers.  None of the officers were injured. 

The suspect died at the scene as a result of the injuries he sustained.  His identity is being withheld pending proper identification being made by the Dearborn County Coroner’s Office and notification of the next of kin.

One victim sustained minor injuries after the suspect confronted him with a knife prior to police arriving.  It is believed that the victim did not know the suspect.  After the shooting, officers checked the welfare of the other patrons in the hotel at the time of the incident and worked with hotel staff to move guests in the affected area.  No other injuries were reported.

The identity of the involved officers is being withheld at this time.  They are all being placed on administrative leave as part of normal Lawrenceburg Police Department protocols.

The Indiana State Police has been assisted by the Lawrenceburg Police Department, Dearborn and Ohio Counties Prosecutor’s Office, Dearborn County Coroner’s Office, and Hollywood Casino and Hotel Staff.

Get ready for the holidays with a delicious treat while supporting local youth!

The Washington County 4-H Jr. Leaders are hosting their annual Cheese Ball fundraiser to help cover the costs of trips and activities for the upcoming year.

This is a great opportunity to support the future leaders of our community while stocking up on a tasty snack for your Thanksgiving table.

Cheese Balls are just $8 each and come in three flavors: Plain, Parsley, and Pecan.

Each cheese ball also contains chipped beef and spices. Place your order by November 13 at 4:00 PM and pick them up on November 25 from 5:00-7:00 PM at the Washington County Extension Office, located at 806 Martinsburg Rd, Suite 104,
Salem, IN 47167.

To order, call the Extension Office at 812-883-4601.

A portion of the sales will be used to support Washington County 4-H Jr. Leaders activities and programs.

No endorsement of the product by 4-H is implied or intended.

As hunting season approaches, having the right tools
can make all the difference.

The Washington County Plat Book, produced by Purdue Extension Washington County in partnership with Mapping Solutions, is an essential resource for hunters.

This spiral-bound edition features detailed landownership maps, showing property boundaries and township layouts, crucial for navigating the area responsibly.

In addition to standard landownership maps, the plat book includes enhanced LiDAR aerial maps that provide a 3D-like view of the terrain, helping hunters understand the topography and plan their excursions effectively.

Owning this plat book is invaluable for hunters, property owners, and those looking to explore the land responsibly.

It not only helps you identify public and private lands but also enhances your understanding of the local landscape, making for a safer and more successful hunting experience.

Available for purchase at the Purdue Extension – Washington County office (806 Martinsburg Rd., Ste 104, Salem) for $30, the Washington County Plat Book is a must-have for anyone
participating in the upcoming hunting season.