Ripley County: This morning a crash in southern Ripley County resulted in three injuries. According to S/Tpr. Greg Grove, at approximately 8:30 this morning a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am driven by 22 year old Amanda Bradley of Versailles was traveling eastbound on CR 900S when for unknown reasons the vehicle left south side of the roadway and struck a tree. Bradley suffered a possible broken arm. There were two small children in the back seat who suffered minor bruising. Tpr. Grove said the driver was wearing a seat belt and both children were in child safety seats. Grove stated, "All three could have been seriously injured or killed if they hadn’t been restrained."
The crash is still under investigation. Assisting at the scene was Tpr. Mike Caplinger, Rescue 69, Ripley County Medic, and Friendship Fire Department.