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I-69 Southbound closed in Johnson County after crash

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INDIANAPOLIS — A serious crash in Johnson County Monday morning closed all lanes of I-69 Southbound.

The crash was reported around 5:30 a.m. near Stones Crossing Road, north of SR-144.

The Johnson County Sheriff's Office shared images of the crash that showed significant damage to a car, and debris on the roadway.

The sheriff's office said deputies, along with Bargersville police were responding to a disabled vehicle when the car was hit.

The stranded car was left on the side of I-69, partially off the roadway, Johnson County Sheriff Duane Burgess said.

The crash happened near the 154 mile-marker.

The driver of the stranded vehicle was transported to IU Methodist in serious condition. The driver of that hit the stranded vehicle was not transported.

Southbound lanes of I-69 are expected to be shut down for an "undetermined" amount of time as investigators gather evidence, Sheriff Burgess said.

Traffic is being diverted off I-69 at Smith Valley Road. Drivers are asked to avoid the area and find an alternative route.

Drivers can access the road off Smith Valley to get to SR-144 and get back on I-69 SB.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.