A car accident killed a 74-year-old Bloomington woman and left three injured Wednesday evening, according to a Thursday morning press release from Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the release, MCSO received a report around 6:16 p.m. that people were injured after a car crash around South Rockport Road at West Stansifer Court. The 74-year-old woman was pronounced dead on scene. The release states information on the woman will be released after next of kin is notified.
Preliminary evidence obtained by MCSO indicates a Subaru driven by a 48-year-old Bloomington man crossed left of center into the southbound lane and collided head-on with the woman, who was driving a Kia. The release said that a third vehicle, a Toyota driven by a 58-year-old Bloomington man, then became involved, but did not specify its role in the accident.
The 48-year-old man was transported to the hospital due to injuries sustained during the crash as well as a 7-year-old who was also in the car and sustained serious injuries. The 58-year-old man was also transported to the hospital with minor injuries.
Investigators from the Monroe County Major Crash Investigation Team responded to the accident, and the roadway was shut down for several hours for reconstruction.
According to the release from MCSO, an investigation into the crash is still ongoing, and more information will be released when it becomes available.
