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Published on January 19, 2025
Woman Dies in Single-Car Collision with Tree on Indy's South Side, IMPD InvestigatingSource: Google Street View

A tragic incident on Indy's south side resulted in the death of a woman yesterday morning. According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD), officers were called to the scene of a crash in the 3800 block of Todd Road around 2:40 a.m., where a green Kia had collided with a tree.

The IMPD, upon arrival discovered the wreckage and pronounced the adult female driver dead at the scene, as indicated in the reports by WTHR. No other individuals, or vehicles were said to be involved in this single-car accident. The investigation into what led to the crash is still ongoing, with further analysis pending from the authorities.

The identity of the deceased has not been released immediately following the accident, with officials from the Marion County Coroner’s Office waiting to inform the next of kin before making further details public, as detailed by Fox59.

In a statement shared by WISH-TV, the IMPD's fatal crash investigators responded to the scene to piece together the circumstances of the incident. Their findings suggest that the green Kia simply veered off the road and then met its untimely end against the bark of a tree. Further updates will likely provide clarity on whether factors such as speed, intoxication, or mechanical failure may have contributed to this unfortunate event.

Local outlets have been following the story closely, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available. IMPD's investigation continues as they seek to determine the definitive cause of the incident and to bring some sense of closure to all affected by the early morning tragedy.