INDIANAPOLIS — Two people were arrested following a deadly hit-and-run crash on Indianapolis' west side Thursday morning.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to a report of a personal injury crash at approximately 8:12 a.m. in the 400 block of N. Lynhurst Drive.
Upon arrival, officers located a two-vehicle accident involving a black Ford Mustang and black Chevrolet Colorado. Police said the driver of the Colorado died at the scene.
With the help of witnesses and surveillance video, police learned that the driver of the Mustang fled the scene by getting into another vehicle.
Police believe that the Mustang and the getaway driver were engaged in high-speed activity, possibly racing, when the Mustang struck the Colorado at the intersection.
Officers located the getaway car and the two suspects near 2300 block of W 66th Street.
A 21-year-old was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident-causing death. An 18-year-old was arrested for assisting a criminal. Both suspects were transported to the Criminal Justice Campus.
