Deadly Multi-Vehicle Crash in IndianapolisDeadly Multi-Vehicle Crash in Indianapolis A multi-vehicle crash in southwestern Indianapolis on Saturday morning claimed one life and left several others injured. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD), the crash occurred after a suspected drunk driver traveling at approximately 90 mph collided with a second vehicle. The pregnant driver and two children in the second vehicle sustained injuries. The pregnant woman was taken to Eskenazi Hospital in stable condition, while the children were both transported to Riley Hospital. One child is in critical condition, and the other is stable. A male passenger in the suspect vehicle was ejected from the car and died at the scene. Police believe he was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. The suspected driver was arrested and faces charges. The crash also damaged six other vehicles on Reisner Street. Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact IMPD Detective Red Anderson or Crime Stoppers. The incident highlights the dangers of driving under the influence and the importance of wearing seatbelts. It also serves as a reminder to report suspicious driving behavior to authorities.
INDIANAPOLIS – Police are investigating after a multi-vehicle crash in southwest Indy early Saturday morning left one person dead and several others injured.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to multiple reports of a personal injury crash in the 1200 block of South Reisner Street just after 12:30 p.m. Police say at least one person died in the crash.
Investigators believe a man suspected of driving under the influence was driving at a high rate of speed, reaching speeds of about 90 mph. The driver crashed into a second vehicle, injuring a pregnant woman who was driving and two children in her car.
The woman was taken to Eskenazi Hospital in stable condition, police said. Meanwhile, the children were taken to Riley Hospital, one of whom is in critical condition. The other child is said to be in stable condition, police said.
Investigators say a male passenger in the suspect vehicle was thrown from the car and found in a nearby ditch. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Investigators do not believe he was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
According to police, the driver was arrested on the spot after a fight with officers.
In addition to the two vehicles involved in the crash, six other vehicles were hit on Reisner Street, police said.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact Detective Red Anderson at 317-327-6485 or Crime Stoppers at 317-262-TIPS.
