The east side of Indianapolis was the scene of a fatal hit-and-run incident involving a motorcyclist yesterday night. According to FOX59, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded to a call at about 8 p.m. at the intersection of East 16th Street and North Post Road. The initial findings report that a collision occurred between a car and a motorcycle.
The incident left the motorcyclist gravely injured and in the aftermath, the driver of the car fled the scene, as noted by the law enforcement. The injured party was swiftly transported to a local hospital where they succumbed to their injuries and were pronounced dead. WRTV confirms that crash investigators are actively looking into the matter, though details about potential suspects or the vehicle involved have not been made available to the public.
WTHR reports that the Marion County Coroner's Office is tasked with identifying the deceased motorcyclist, pending notification of their next of kin. The police have implored anyone with information related to the crash to reach out to Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 317-262-TIPS (8477).
This tragedy underscores the ongoing issues surrounding hit-and-run accidents and the critical importance of witnesses in bringing about justice.
