Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Kevin McKelvey
Gender : Male
Age : 47
Race : White
Date : 06/29/2025
Location : Meridian Street near 64th Street
City : Indianapolis
County : Marion
State : Indiana
Agency : Carmel Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 06/14/2025, Carmel police pursued a stolen Kia Sportage at high speed until the vehicle crossed the centerline on Meridian Street near 64th Street in Indianapolis and struck the vehicle of Kevin McKelvey, 47, who was driving his 12-year-old son home. McKelvey sustained head injuries that caused ongoing confusion and memory loss. On 06/29/2025, he died of a pulmonary embolism that the coroner linked to injuries from the crash. His death reignited debate over Carmel’s pursuit policies, which warn against high-risk chases where the need for immediate apprehension is low. Mitchell was charged with resisting law enforcement, criminal recklessness, reckless driving, unlawful carrying of a gun, and driving on a suspended license. McKelvey was a poet who taught at the University of Indianapolis.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2025/08/25/carmel-police-pursuit-ends-in-death-of-indianapolis-man-reignites-debate-on-chases
https://wibc.com/714039/uindy-professor-dies-days-after-carmel-police-chase-crash
