Scott Co Sheriff's Department Seeks Public's Help Sought

Crash Resulting in Death Remains under Investigation

Scott County-On January 24th at approximately 6:17am, Deputies were dispatched to State Road 256 near Bethlehem Road in north eastern Scott County reference a serious automobile crash that resulted in the death of a Jefferson County, Indiana resident. The investigation, conducted by the Scott County Sheriff’s Office and assisted by the Indiana State Police, revealed one of the vehicles involved in the head on crash was allegedly passing other vehicles prior to slamming head on into the vehicle driven by Karena Monroe, 51 of Lexington who was killed in the crash.

It is alleged Cheyenne Taylor, 24 of Scottsburg ran two cars off of the roadway prior to crashing into the deceased. Investigators are seeking help from the public in identifying the two drivers who were ran off of the roadway by Taylor as she was passing other motorist prior to the crash.

If you have information regarding the identity of the two motorist sought above, please call Scott County Sheriff’s Office Captain Shawn Mayer at 812-595-0409 or Detective Sergeant Jacklyn Shofner at 812-722-7086. They can also be reached at smayer@scottcountysheriff.org or jcolwell@scottcoutysheriff.org. Remember, you can remain anonymous.