The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a crash with injury at 5919 State Road 65. When deputies arrived, they found three vehicles, a 1995 White Toyota Avalon; a 2009 Tan Toyota Camry; and a White 2003 Honda Civic, in the middle of the roadway. The investigation and cleanup caused deputies closed the roadway for approximately one hour.
Upon investigation of the crash, the driver of the Toyota Avalon, Megan Marie Blankenberger, stated she was driving southbound on State Road 65 behind the Tan Toyota Camry. Blankenberger stated she had looked down to read a text message on her cell phone. Blankenberger stated when she looked up, the driver of the Camry had stopped to turn into the driveway of 5919 State Road 65. Blankenberger stated she was unable to stop in time and crashed into the back of the Camry. The Camry then went across the center of the roadway and side-swiped a White 2003 Honda Civic which was traveling northbound on State Road 65.
There were four occupants in the Toyota Camry, 2 adults and 2 juveniles, who were transported to Deaconess Hospital for complaint of pain. Blankenberger was written a citation for a traffic infraction, using a telecommunication device while driving.
DRIVER #1:
Megan Marie Blankenberger
W/F, 22 YOA
Evansville, Indiana
DRIVER #2:
Lisa Ann Mayhugh
W/F,48 YOA
Evansville, Indiana
DRIVER #3
Jenna Rose Adler
W/F, 24 YOA
Haubstadt, Indiana
