Accident articles related to Indiana State Police
Indiana State Trooper Aaron N. Smith was killed during a police pursuit of a stolen car in Indianapolis. Smith, who was trying to deescalate the pursuit, was struck by the car and later died from his injuries. The suspect driver and two passengers were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A fatal crash involving a pickup truck occurred early Saturday morning on I-65 in Indianapolis, leaving one person dead. The accident also caused a blocked exit ramp for the first couple of hours.
A truck going the wrong way on I-65 caused multiple collisions on the city's south side. The driver was seriously injured. No fatalities were reported.
A suspect crashed on Interstate 69 after robbing an Anderson liquor store and being pursued by troopers. The suspect was driving over 100 miles per hour and was taken to St. Vincent Hospital with serious but nonfatal injuries.
A deadly crash occurred in Tipton County involving four vehicles. Matthew Marley died from his injuries after being flown to an Indianapolis hospital. Alcohol or drugs were not believed to be factors in the crash.
A crash on the Indiana Toll Road between Angola and LaGrange sent six people to the hospital. Good Samaritans stopped and assisted those who were still inside the car. Police believe the crash was caused by the driver of the Lexus falling asleep and drifting off the road.
A fatal accident involving five vehicles on I-465 northbound in Indianapolis left one person dead. The accident resulted in the closure of three right lanes on I-465 northbound. A driver and passenger in another car were transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.