Crash in Indianapolis After Chase Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Hurt

One person is dead, and another is in critical condition after a pursuit ended in a crash on the near east side of Indianapolis.

Pursuit Ends in Near East Side Crash — Source: FOX 59

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating after a pursuit and fatal crash occurred on the near east side of Indianapolis early Friday morning.

According to IMPD, around 12:30 a.m., an officer observed a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed, ignoring multiple stop signs. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver refused to stop and a short pursuit ensued.

The officer reportedly lost sight of the vehicle, but shortly after, noticed the vehicle had crashed into a large sign in the 1600 block of East Washington Street.

Police say two men were inside the vehicle. One of the men was pronounced dead at the scene, and the other was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

IMPD is conducting a full internal investigation to make sure the officers followed proper procedure during the pursuit.