St. Leon, IN – A fatal crash on eastbound I-74 near St. Leon disrupted traffic for two hours Saturday morning. The accident occurred between the St. Leon and Harrison-Brookville exits, resulting in a complete shutdown of eastbound lanes as police launched an investigation.
According to the Dearborn County Sheriff’s Department, the crash happened early Saturday, prompting authorities to immediately close the roadway to investigate and clear the scene. Drivers were rerouted while emergency crews worked to manage the situation and remove debris from the road.
Eastbound traffic resumed after several hours, but no further information about the cause of the crash or the victims involved was available as of Monday morning. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deadly incident.