Indianapolis, Indiana - On Tuesday evening, multiple children and one adult were transported to a hospital after a car crash that occurred on the east side of Indianapolis.
Incident Details
At approximately 6:15 p.m., the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) responded to a report of a collision at the intersection of East 10th Street and North Rural Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered a single vehicle that had struck a utility pole.
Casualties
According to IMPD, the vehicle was occupied by seven individuals, including six children. All occupants were transported to Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health, where they are currently receiving medical attention.
Adult Victim
The adult victim is a 32-year-old male who was driving the vehicle. He sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Child Victims
The six child victims include:
- A 13-year-old female with life-threatening injuries
- A 12-year-old male with serious but non-life-threatening injuries
- A 10-year-old female with minor injuries
- An 8-year-old male with minor injuries
- A 6-year-old male with minor injuries
- A 4-year-old female with minor injuries
Investigation
IMPD is actively investigating the cause of the crash. Preliminary findings indicate that the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed when it lost control and struck the utility pole.
Road Closures
The intersection of East 10th Street and North Rural Street was closed for several hours while police conducted their investigation and the utility pole was repaired.
Witness Statements
Witnesses at the scene reported seeing the vehicle speeding before the crash. One witness stated that the vehicle appeared to be "out of control" before it struck the pole with a loud impact.
Community Response
The crash has sent shockwaves through the community, particularly among the families of the victims. A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist with medical expenses and other related costs.
Safety Concerns
The incident has raised concerns about traffic safety on the east side of Indianapolis. Residents have expressed concerns about speeding and reckless driving in the area.
Law Enforcement Statement
IMPD Lieutenant Richard Riddle has urged drivers to "slow down and obey the speed limit." He emphasized that "reckless driving puts everyone on the road at risk."
Additional Information
As of Wednesday morning, the 13-year-old female victim remains in critical condition. The other child victims are reported to be in stable condition. The adult driver is expected to make a full recovery.
IMPD continues to investigate the crash and will provide updates as they become available. The community is encouraged to provide any relevant information or witness statements to the police.
