A two-vehicle accident late Tuesday morning took the life of a Washington (Ind.) woman and severely injured another.
Around 5 a.m., the Daviess County Sheriff's Department responded to a 911 call regarding a collision on the Old U.S. 50 bypass road at Sunnyside Road in Washington.
A 2017 Kia being driven by 64-year-old Judy Ferren of Washington was headed south on Sunnyside Road and struck a 2016 Chrysler whose driver was 30-year-old Christiana Valantin, also of Washington, heading west on the bypass.
Both women were transported by ambulance to Daviess Community Hospital in Washington where Ferren was pronounced dead of her injuries. Valantin was hospitalized with chest and leg injuries. No initial charges have been filed in the incident as the investigation continues.
Lawrence County bridge construction project
Low voter turnout for Lawrence County primary election
New track chairs make Indiana a national leader in accessibility at state parks
Bridgeport Grade School kindergarten roundup
Lawrenceville City Council welcomes new member
Special Olympics Indiana hosting 54th annual state basketball tournament
Preschool screenings coming up for Lawrence Unit #20
LCMH to add new services
BMV warns of scam, more deceptive messages
St Francisville dealing with multiple issues
Lawrence County seeking I.D.C. Director
Tate to drop withdraw of guilty pleas
Wind Advisory issued for region
Authorities arrest two in Lawrence County
Sumner to get grant for water system expansion
Knox County man sentenced to prison
Flooding impacting an area local utility, flood-prone homes to be disconnected
Embarras River Flood Warning extended
EIU Super-Sectional game audio: Lawrenceville 48, LeRoy 26 (original air date March 9, 2026)
Lawrence County authorities make three weekend arrests
