The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department announced the arrest of a 53-year-old man in connection with a hit-and-run incident that left a cyclist critically injured. The suspect, Steven Frazier, faces charges after allegedly fleeing the scene of the accident on East Washington Street last month. The details of the case were provided by IMPD News social media post.
On June 27, IMPD East District officers responded to the hit-and-run crash involving a bicyclist. The detectives at the scene collected vehicle parts and reviewed video surveillance to track down the suspect. Based on their investigation, Frazier was identified and subsequently an arrest warrant was issued. Officers conducted a warrant check the following month and apprehended Frazier yesterday. According to the IMPD, he was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident resulting in catastrophic injury, obstruction of justice, and criminal mischief.
The IMPD's swift response and detailed investigation have led to this recent development in the case. The bicyclist, who was not named in the report, was taken to a local hospital in critical condition after the incident. The hit-and-run detectives' efforts were crucial in piecing together the events leading to Frazier's arrest.
The fate of the accused now lies in the hands of the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, which will decide on the final charges. "An arrest is merely an accusation; Frazier should be considered innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law," the police statement noted, emphasizing the principle of presumed innocence.
