Tragedy struck the near northwest side of Indianapolis Sunday night when a 32-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash. The incident, which claimed the life of Dominique Berryhill, occurred in the 2800 block of East Riverside Drive, as reported by WISH-TV. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) dispatched officers to the scene around 8:18 p.m., following a report of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle.
According to details shared by WTHR, Berryhill was standing outside of her vehicle talking to her friends when a vehicle traveling at high speed lost control and struck her. The vehicle was caught on the street driving erratically before the collision, and the suspect fled the scene post-accident. IMPD Patrol Sergeant John Arvin revealed the circumstances of the crash in a statement obtained by WTHR.
Despite efforts by emergency services, Berryhill was pronounced dead at the scene by the arriving medics. The subsequent investigation by IMPD led to the discovery of the suspect's vehicle, although the driver has yet to be apprehended. This development in the investigation was highlighted in the coverage provided by FOX59. The suspect's search is ongoing as police work to bring closure to this devastating event.
The corner in Marion County identified the victim as Berryhill and an investigation into the deadly hit-and-run is currently underway. Investigators are piecing together the sequence of events that led to her untimely demise, inviting witnesses to come forward with any information, as reported by WISH-TV.
