Police say a Sharpsville woman died early Thursday morning after crashing on US 31 in Howard County.
The crash happened at around 3:48 am at the intersection of US 31 and Howard County Road 500 South.
Indiana State Police, the Howard County Sheriff's Department, and the Tipton County Sheriff's Department responded.
The victim was identified as Darian Davis, 21. Police say she was driving a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee northbound on US 31 at a high rate of speed. Officers believe the right tires of the Jeep went off the road and Davis lost control, causing it to flip at least four times.
Davis, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected onto US 31. It is believed Davis was then struck by a semi-tractor pulling a box trailer.
Davis was pronounced dead at the scene.
Witnesses told police that the semi drove through the crash debris without stopping. It is not known if the driver was aware that the truck had possibly struck Davis's body.
Anyone with information about this crash is asked to contact Trooper Wendell Beachy at 765-473-6666.
Early indications are Davis died as a result of the crash, not from being struck by the semi-tractor. This crash is still under investigation.
