Lebanon, IN – Drivers across Boone County faced slick and hazardous road conditions Thursday morning as deputies responded to dozens of slide-offs and crashes, slowing traffic on several major routes across central Indiana.
According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, the first calls began around 6:00 a.m., with reports quickly escalating across the county. Deputies are currently handling 35 weather-related crashes, though no major injuries have been reported as of late morning.
Most incidents occurred on state and county roads, where freezing surfaces created unexpected slick spots. While the Sheriff’s Office has jurisdiction on portions of I-65, agencies including the Lebanon Police Department, Whitestown Metropolitan Police Department, and Indiana State Police are assisting with interstate crashes as weather-related calls continue to rise.
One of the most notable incidents happened at approximately 7:00 a.m. on State Road 32 near County Road 1075 West. Deputies say the crash involved a semi and a Boone County patrol vehicle. The deputy—who was outside the vehicle assisting with a previous crash—was not injured when the semi struck the patrol car.
Sheriff’s officials are urging drivers to allow extra travel time and exercise extreme caution, noting that road conditions remain slick and additional accidents are possible throughout the day as temperatures fluctuate.
Further updates are expected from responding agencies as conditions develop.
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