35-Year-Old Carolyn Legg Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash Involving Dump Truck on U.S. 35

Tragic Fatal Crash Claims the Life of a Woman in Williamsburg

WILLIAMSBURG, Ind. (WISH) — In a devastating road accident that transpired early Saturday morning, a woman lost her life after colliding with a dump truck on U.S. 35 in Wayne County, according to the local authorities.

The victim has been identified as 35-year-old Carolyn Legg, hailing from Muncie.

The incident occurred at around 7:52 a.m. when deputies from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department were urgently called to the intersection of U.S. 35 and Davis Meyers Road, just outside the serene town of Williamsburg.

Upon reaching the scene, the first responders were informed that Legg had been driving southbound on U.S. 35 in her 2011 Honda Accord, near Davis Meyers Road. However, tragedy struck as she lost control of her vehicle during a long right-hand curve, veering over the center line and crashing into a tri-axle dump truck.

Regrettably, Legg succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the dump truck, identified as 54-year-old Jay Ballinger from New Paris, Ohio, suffered injuries and was promptly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention.

Preliminary investigations conducted by the authorities indicate that the presence of sun glare and the potential usage of an electronic device while driving might have been contributing factors to the accident.

Due to the severity of the crash, U.S. 35 had to be temporarily closed for investigation purposes. However, after rigorous analysis by the authorities, the road was deemed safe for travel and was reopened to the public around noon on Saturday.

Williamsburg, a charming town with a population of approximately 1,800, is situated just 20 minutes northwest of Richmond.