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2 injured, 1 killed in hit and run in downtown Indy

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Posted at 9:02 AM, Mar 09, 2024
and last updated 2024-03-09 09:02:12-05

INDIANAPOLIS — Three pedestrians were injured in a hit and run in downtown Indianapolis early Saturday morning.

According to Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to Massachusetts Ave. and College Ave. on a report of a serious bodily injury hit and run crash around 2 a.m.

When officers arrived, they found three pedestrians that were struck by a vehicle.

Initial information suggests the driver traveled south bound and struck the three pedestrians as they stood on the southwest corner of the intersection.

All three victims were transported to the hospital. Two of the victims were reported to be in stable condition and the third died at the hospital.

On Monday, the Marion County Coroner's Office identified the deceased as 27-year-old Brandon Breedlove.

IMPD arrested a 27-year-old male for his alleged role in this incident. The Marion County Prosecutor's Office will make the final charging decision.

WRTV does not name suspects until they are formally charged.