On Thursday October 26 at 5:34 p.m. Hardin County Central Dispatch received a call regarding a two vehicle crash in the 20,000 block of Co Rd 144. Upon arrival it was determined that the crash involved a head-on collision between an east bound sedan and a west bound minivan. The investigation shows that the west bound minivan was traveling at a high rate of speed and went left of center, striking head on the east bound sedan. Upon further investigation it was determined that there were four deceased persons, two in each vehicle.

The Multi-County Crash Investigation Team was called to assist in the investigation. The deceased persons are Daren (driver of westbound minivan) and Daryl Friend of Marion County as well as Henry and Joyce Mitchell (driver of east bound sedan), also of Marion County.

The Sheriff’s Office enforcement unit was assisted at the scene by the Mt. Victory Fire Department, Kenton Fire Department, BKP EMS, Hardin Co Sheriff’s Drone Unit, Hardin County Coroners Office and Osborns Towing. 

The crash remains under investigation.