Person killed in crash near Tibbs Avenue and I-70
INDIANAPOLIS — One person is dead after a crash on Indianapolis’ west side Tuesday evening.
The crash happened in the 800 block of S Tibbs Avenue, not far from where the road goes under I-70, around 6:15 p.m.
An Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson says a pickup truck crossed the center lane and hit a van head on.
The truck’s driver, a man, died and at least four others were taken to the hospital “with various injuries.” Police say two children are among the injured.
The road will be closed while the investigation continues. It is unknown at this time what caused the crash.
The 800 block of S Tibbs Ave (right at I-70) will be closed for several hours as IMPD investigates a fatal crash. The driver of the pickup truck appears to have crossed into oncoming traffic. He later died at the hospital. #TrafficAlertpic.twitter.com/DQQqeVMYYl
— IMPD (@IMPDnews) February 22, 2023
