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Two-Vehicle Crash Reported on US 30 in Hancock County Thursday Morning

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A Forest woman was involved in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Thursday morning on US 30 in Hancock County.

According to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office report, 56-year-old Sarah Gilbert was driving west on 30 and attempted to merge into the inner lane.

Her vehicle struck a westbound cargo style van being operated by 23-year-old Baran Alp, of Cincinnati.

Gilbert’s vehicle ended up off the right side of the road and came to rest in the ditch, and Alp’s van traveled off the left side the road and came to rest in the eastbound lanes, resulting in disabling damage to both.

Gilbert was checked and treated for possible injuries at the scene.

She was cited for an improper lane change.

Written by: bclark

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