UPDATE
INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Accident Investigators have made contact with the owner and driver of the blue vehicle involved in this incident.
After the news aired about the accident the owner and driver of the blue vehicle contacted the authorities. Both parties are cooperating with the investigation. Investigators woud like to thank our Indianapolis Media Partners for their assistance with this investigation and would also like to thank the community for their help and ongoing support! This is still an active investigation. No further information available at this time.
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INCIDENT TYPE: Fatal Accident
INCIDENT LOCATION: 5200 N Keystone Ave
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INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Accident investigators were called out for a serious accident that claimed the life of a woman (19).
Just before 7 a.m. on 03/22/2018, officers were in the area and heard a large crash. Officers then observed that a white Volvo had struck an IPL pole in the 5200 block of N Keystone Ave. There were three occupants inside the vehicle, who were immediately rushed to Methodist hospital by EMS personnel. Despite the best life-saving efforts by medical staff, the 19-year-old woman, who was the front seat passenger, died of her injuries. The driver (28) and other passenger (22) in the Volvo did not suffer life-threatening injuries.
Accident investigators arrived on-scene and began canvassing the area for witnesses. During the investigation, they learned that the Volvo was attempting to pass an unknown blue car at the time of the accident. Accident investigators are attempting to locate the blue car and its driver in order to interview the driver and determine if the vehicle was involved in the crash.
This is an ongoing investigation. The Marion County Coroner’s Office will have the name of the victim available for release once next-of-kin has been notified. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317.262.8477 or (TIPS). Citizens can also download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip, or go to www.CrimeTips.org to submit a web tip. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000 if the information leads to a felony arrest. Only tips submitted directly and anonymously to Crime Stoppers are eligible for these cash rewards. Information given via Crime Stoppers should be considered anonymous.
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