Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Name Not Disclosed

Gender : Male

Age :

Race : Unknown

Date : 09/26/2023

Location : Interstate 70 near Shadeland Avenue

City : Indianapolis

County : Marion

State : Indiana

Agency : Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On September 26, 2023, Indianapolis police pursued a Dodge Challenger that was traveling at speeds exceeding 140 mph on Interstate 70 near Shadeland Avenue. The vehicle collided with another car during the chase, killing three people. Two victims were inside the Challenger, and the third victim was the driver of the other vehicle. The driver of the Challenger survived with minor injuries. He was later sentenced to two years in prison in 2025 for his role in the deadly pursuit.
TOTAL FATALITIES/INJURIES: 3 fatalities

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/man-sentenced-two-years-140-mph-police-chase-crash-killed-three-indianapolis/531-3e95eb03-46d8-4f77-bc6e-651dc5b0b6e1
https://www.indystar.com/story/news/local/marion-county/2023/09/27/3-dead-after-police-chase-crash-i-70-indianapolis/70974693007/
https://fox59.com/news/driver-sentenced-after-140-mph-crash-that-killed-3-in-indianapolis/