A Tuesday evening drive on Guion Road ended in tragedy when a small gray SUV left the roadway and crashed into a tree in the 3200 block near West 32nd Street in Indianapolis, killing a woman, according to police.
Officers arrived to find the woman unresponsive inside the vehicle. She was taken to a nearby hospital, where she later died. Authorities have not yet released her identity.
According to WISH-TV, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers were dispatched around 4:51 p.m. on a report of a personal-injury crash and located the victim inside the small gray SUV. Investigators have not released any additional details about what led up to the collision.
Investigation underway
IMPD crash investigators and the Marion County Coroner's Office are handling the case, working to determine the official cause of the crash and confirm the woman’s identity. For more on the department's role in traffic investigations, visit the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
Context
Tuesday's single-vehicle fatal crash adds to a steady stream of serious traffic incidents in Indianapolis. Earlier this year, an IndyGo bus crash on North Post Road also left a woman dead and led to a formal IMPD investigation. Together, the cases highlight the range of roadway dangers local investigators face and fuel ongoing calls for stronger street-safety measures.
How to help
Anyone with information about Tuesday’s crash is asked to contact IMPD's non-emergency line or share a tip with Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477 (TIPS) or online via Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana. Tips can be submitted anonymously and may qualify for a reward.
