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1 dead in southwest side crash Monday morning, another arrested for OWI

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Posted at 6:45 AM, Jan 15, 2024
and last updated 2024-01-16 10:50:04-05

INDIANAPOLIS — A person died Monday morning after being thrown from their car on the southwest side of Indianapolis.

According to police, the crash near the intersection of Ameriplex Parkway and Exploration Drive left an adult male dead.

Preliminary investigation from emergency crews found a Dodge Challenger traveling southbound on Ameriplex and another vehicle collided at some point in the early morning hours of Monday.

The driver of the Challenger, identified Tuesday as Quanaee Daniels, was ejected from their car. They were transported to a local hospital where they died.

According to preliminary court documents, the driver of the other involved vehicles tested at .092 BAC in a breath test. They also admitted to drinking five Pacifico beers and smoking marijuana the evening of the crash.

Investigation surrounding the crash may cause closures in the area throughout the morning.