Teen driver involved in fatal Indiana crash that killed 70-year-old woman - WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio

Published
June 13, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
area, Indiana
State Route 38
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Area Indiana in area, Indiana: A 16‐year‐old boy driving a Ford Focus crossed into the westbound lane of State Route 38 and collided head‐on with a Nissan driven by 70‐year‐old Sue E. Gettinger, killing her at the scene. Both teenagers were extricated from their vehicles; the driver was flown to Miami Valley Hospital and the passenger transported to Reid Health.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Sue E. Gettinger Driver Fatal
Unnamed Driver Driver Injured
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Injured
Unnamed teen driver At-fault party

Original reporting

Teen driver involved in fatal Indiana crash that killed 70-year-old woman - WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio

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