Two Injured In Hancock County Crash

The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office says two people were injured in a crash on State Route 12.

The crash happened at approximately 12:22 Friday afternoon at the intersection of State Route 12 and Township Road 128, east of Benton Ridge.

The sheriff’s office said Paulina Bucaro, 20, of Rocky River, was driving an SUV westbound when she attempted to turn south onto Township Road 128 and collided with an eastbound vehicle.

The impact sent the SUV onto its side and pushed the car to the side of the road.

Both drivers were taken to Blanchard Valley Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

Bucaro was issued a citation by the sheriff’s office.