INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana State Police are continuing an investigation into a multi-vehicle accident which resulted in the death of a child and injuries to others at 5:20 p.m. Thursday on I-465 at U.S. 31.
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 eastbound on the south side of Indianapolis. 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 9 year old boy. The driver of that car was also critically injured, a 5 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. Indiana State Police Motor Carrier Inspectors will continue the investigation into the driver and semi that was involved.
Indiana State Police was assisted by the Indianapolis Fire Department, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, IEMS, INDOT and the Marion County Coroner’s Office.
This story will be updated.
