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Man Killed, Passenger Critical in North Indianapolis Hit-and-Run Crash

Investigators are searching for a silver-car driver who left the scene after the initial collision.

Overview

  • Police responded around 1:46 a.m. to reports of a serious crash near East 58th Street and North College Avenue.
  • Officers found a red pickup in the 5800 block of North College Avenue with two occupants; the adult driver was pronounced dead and an adult passenger was hospitalized in critical condition.
  • Preliminary findings indicate the incident began with a hit-and-run near Kessler Boulevard East Drive before the pickup traveled south on North College Avenue.
  • Investigators say the pickup sideswiped two parked cars, crossed into northbound lanes, left the roadway, struck at least two trees, and flipped before coming to rest.
  • The driver of the silver car that reportedly fled has not been located, and the IMPD fatal crash team continues to investigate with no additional details released.