81-year-old killed in crash in Franklin County
- Steven Harmeyer

- Sep 11
- 1 min read

(BROOKVILLE, Ind.) – An 81-year-old woman was killed in a crash on State Road 1 in Franklin County.
The accident happened near the intersection of S.R. 1 and Rhein Road around 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Deputies say a Ford Fusion was entering the intersection from Rhein Road when it was struck by a Toyota Tacoma.
Rosa Banks, of Laurel, was driving the Ford Fusion and suffered fatal injuries and passed away at the scene.
A passenger in her car sustained minor injuries while the driver of the Toyota was reportedly uninjured.
Investigators do not believe alcohol or drugs were a factor in the crash.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department was assisted by Letts EMS, Brookville Fire Department, and the Franklin County Coroner’s Office.

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