Indiana State Police detectives are investigating a fatality on the southbound lanes of Interstate 65 near the Franklin exit in January 2023.
UPDATE:Â Preliminary investigation by Indiana State Police Crash Reconstructionists at the scene determined the driver of a semi-tractor trailer failed to slow down as he approached backed up traffic on I-465.
The semi struck three passenger vehicles and another semi. The deceased person was a back seat passenger in a car and was identified as a nine year old boy. The driver of that car was also critically injured, a five year old girl was also in the car and transported with non-life threatening injuries.
This is an ongoing investigation, neither alcohol nor drugs is suspected to be a contributing factor in this crash.
Investigators believe excessive speed by the semi driver played a role, as well as non-compliance with Federal Motor Carrier Regulations allotted hours of service. ISP Motor Carrier Inspectors will continue the investigation into the driver and semi that was involved.
ISP was assisted by the Indianapolis Fire Department, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, IEMS, INDOT and the Marion County Coroner’s Office.
ORIGINAL STORY
Indiana State Troopers are currently on the scene and investigating a serious multi-vehicle crash that claimed one life and seriously injured another.
At approximately 5:20 p.m. Thursday, Indiana State Police Dispatchers began receiving multiple 911 calls about a serious crash on I-465 eastbound near U.S. 31 on the southside of Indianapolis. When first responders arrived they located a heavily damaged car with a person entrapped and unresponsive, according to a media release from ISP.
There were also two semis and two other passenger cars involved and damaged. Two people were transported from the scene by ambulance, one person was pronounced deceased at the scene, according to ISP.
As of 7:23 p.m., all eastbound lanes of I-465 are closed at East Street (U.S. 31).
The circumstances of the crash are still under investigation. More information will be released as it becomes available.
