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ISP: Sellersburg woman dead after crashing into semi-truck

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SCOTT COUNTY, Ind. (WISH) — A woman from Sellersburg was killed in a crash early Wednesday morning.

Police were called to a two-vehicle crash on I-65 northbound near the 32 mile marker around 1:15 a.m. Police say a red 2017 Ford Escape, driven by Renee M. Smith, 41, of Sellersburg, Indiana, had collided with the rear of a northbound semi-truck and trailer before overturning.

Police say a medical helicopter was called however, Smith was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to a release, the driver of the semi was not injured in the crash. Smith’s family has been notified, police say.

The crash is still under investigation.