A double-fatality occurred in a Thursday Putnam County head-on crash.

About 7:40 am Putnam County deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident on US 231 just south of county road 1000 North in Fincastle.

Corporal Brian Helmer investigated the crash. Corporal Scott Ducker assisted. The investigation indicates that a northbound Hyundai passenger car, drivenby Heather Kendall, 38, of Greencastle, lost control as it was negotiating a sharp curve. The vehicle crossed the centerline, impacting a southbound Infiniti SUV head-on. The SUV was driven Nancy Leonard, 53, of Crawfordsville. There was
also a passenger in the SUV, Deborah Allen, 58, of Crawfordsville.

Heather Kendall was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The passenger of the SUV, Deborah Allen, was transported to an Indianapolis area hospital where she later died from her injuries.

The driver of the SUV, Nancy Leonard, was transported to an Indianapolis area hospital for serious injuries.

Corporal Helmer is continuing his investigating into this incident.  Several witnesses observed the accident and were able to provide information to assist in the investigation. 

The Roachdale Fire Department, INDOT, Putnam County EMS and Adams Towing assisted at the scene.