Overview
- Indiana State Police say Trooper Keith Martin was rear-ended around 4:07 a.m. on eastbound I-465 near Allisonville Road as he blocked traffic for a jackknifed semi with emergency lights activated.
- Martin sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries, was taken to a local hospital, and has been released to recover at home.
- Police identified the pickup driver as Juan Cuatlacuatl, 21, of Indianapolis, who was arrested on suspicion of operating a vehicle while intoxicated causing injury.
- Off-duty Fortville Police Officer Lee Carnish was assisting with traffic control; his police vehicle was damaged, and he was not injured.
- ISP Indianapolis District Commander Lt. Josh Watson publicly urged motorists to protect first responders, and eastbound lanes temporarily closed for the investigation before reopening.