Two killed after car crash on US 50 in Indiana

Two people are dead following a car crash in Indiana on early Friday morning.

Officials responded to the crash around 8 a.m.

The crash took place when a 19-year-old from Louisville named Halle Elliott in a car was heading eastbound on US 50 between Seymour and North Vernon after which the car crossed into the westbound lane, and then into the path of a semi-truck with a trailer.

Elliott’s car then struck into the back of the oncoming semi’s trailer, causing her vehicle to turn into another oncoming car. The oncoming car hit the car of Elliott.

Her car then flipped, coming to a stop off the side of the road.

Elliott and along with her 20-year-old passenger identified as Skyler Short, of Hanover, were pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the semi-truck driver and the other driver was not injured.

Indiana State Police is investigating the crash.