An 18-year-old Fishers man has agreed to a plea deal in the March 1, 2025, crash that killed Hamilton Southeastern graduate Mason Alexander, court records show. If a judge signs off, the agreement would close a high-profile case that drew public rallies and months of court fights over whether the teenager should be tried as an adult.
Under the written plea, the defendant would plead guilty to a reckless-homicide charge and receive a six-year sentence, with no more than three years to be served in the Indiana Department of Correction, along with two years of probation and a five-year license suspension, according to WTHR. In exchange, prosecutors would drop misdemeanor counts of reckless driving and carrying false government identification. A change-of-plea hearing is set for March 11 at the Hamilton County Courthouse, the records show.
What investigators say about the crash
Court filings and investigators say the crash occurred on the 10000 block of Florida Road near Geist Park when a 2016 BMW attempted to pass another vehicle near the crest of a hill and then overcorrected, ran off the roadway and struck a tree, according to reporting from WRTV. The car caught fire and Mason Alexander, a passenger, died at the scene. Officials’ documents list the BMW's speed at about 56 mph in a posted 35 mph zone at the time of the maneuver.
Family and community reaction
Alexander's death prompted an outpouring from his high school and from his college program, as noted by People. The University of Pittsburgh called Alexander's death "shocking and deeply saddened," and his relatives held rallies and called for accountability as the case moved through the courts. Family members say the loss has left a void in the community and they are watching the plea and court dates closely.
Courts and next steps
Williams is expected to appear for a change-of-plea hearing on March 11; under the terms of the agreement, the judge could still suspend the sentence or give credit for time already served, according to WTHR. Prosecutors had earlier moved to waive the case into adult court in May 2025, a step that was granted by a magistrate, per YouAreCurrent. If the court accepts the plea, the matter would be removed from the trial calendar and sentencing would be set at the hearing unless the judge requests further briefing.
The case is a reminder of how quickly young lives can be lost on local roads and has renewed conversations about safe driving among area families and coaches. We will update this story after the Hamilton County clerk posts any plea documents or when attorneys comment at the March 11 hearing.
