Full Notification

On March 25, 2016 at approximately 9:10 p.m., police officers and firefighters from the Noblesville Police & Fire Departments responded to the intersection of Greenfield Ave. and Watson Blvd. (Noblesville) in reference to a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a moped and passenger car. Officers and firefighters arrived on the scene a short time later and began to investigate.

Based on witness statements and evidence at the scene, it appears that a 2012 Dodge Charger was facing northbound on Watson Blvd. when it pulled out into the path of a moped that was traveling eastbound on Greenfield Ave. The driver of the Dodge appeared to be attempting to turn westbound on Greenfield Ave. at the time of the crash.

The driver of the Dodge was identified as Darius T. Butler, 21, from Noblesville, IN. He reported no injuries as a result of the crash. There were no passengers in the vehicle.

The identity of the driver of the moped is being withheld at this time pending family notification(s). The driver was transported by ground ambulance to I.U. Saxony Hospital (Fishers). A short time after arrival, the driver was pronounced deceased. There were no passengers on the moped. There is no evidence to suggest that the driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

Investigators from the NPD Accident Reconstruction Unit were summons to the scene to collect evidence and gather information. As a result of the investigation, traffic on Greenfield Ave. was either restricted and/or closed between Union Chapel Road and Summer Road until approximately 12:15 a.m.

This remains an ongoing investigation and further details will be released as they become available.

Lt. Bruce A. Barnes
Public Information Officer
Noblesville Police Department