May 11, 2011

UPDATE: INDIANAPOLIS POLICE MAKE ARREST IN DEADLY AUTO ACCIDENT IN MARION COUNTY

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers arrested a 24-year old suspect, Geoffrey Collins, in a deadly Pickup Truck Crash in Marion County. Indiana's David Smith was killed in the hit and run accident on Saturday, and Jason Pedigo was severely hurt.

As detailed by www.fox59.com in the article, "Driver Admits Fault in Fatal Hit and Run Accident," witnesses say the victims were pushing a shopping cart in the eastbound lanes of West Morris Street in Indianapolis when a vehicle hit them. Two days later, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers found the pickup truck that matched the one described as hitting Smith and Pedigo. Collins owns that truck and did confess to being the driver in this deadly hit and run Vehicle Crash. He now faces numerous charges.

This deadly vehicle accident happened at around 11:45pm on Saturday. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, their most recent data shows that 9pm -11:59pm is the 3rd deadliest time period (out of 8) on Saturdays with 880 fatal crashes.

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March 30, 2011

TRUCK CRASHES INTO CHURCH IN LAWRENCE, INDIANA

Lawrence police are looking for the driver of a pick up truck after a Truck Crashed into a Marion County church, Lawrence United Methodist Church, Monday morning. Lawrence is about 20 minutes northeast of downtown Indianapolis.

As reported by www.Fox59.com in the article, "Truck Crashes into Lawrence Church Sanctuary," the pastor at Lawrence United Methodist Church says a white pick up truck crashed into the side of the church and ended up in the sanctuary. Fortunately, no one was hurt and some of the items in the sanctuary were not damaged. Indiana investigators say the pick up truck's driver ran away after the Vehicle Accident.

Light trucks are involved in millions of vehicle crashes that cause property damage only. According to research by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, from 1994-2009, light trucks were involved in more than two million property damage only causing accidents each year. And in 2007, light trucks were involved in more than three million property damage only causing vehicle collisions.

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March 17, 2011

INDIANAPOLIS VEHICLE CRASH LEAVES SEVERAL INDIANA PEOPLE WITH INJURIES

Indianapolis police are looking to a Multi Vehicle Crash on Indianapolis's northeast side that left several Indiana people with injuries. Medics took one victim to an Indianapolis hospital in critical condition. This auto accident happened early Thursday morning at the 52nd Street and Allisonville Road intersection in Marion County. It appears at least two SUV's were involved in this vehicle collision. No word if any of the victims suffered work comp related injuries.

As reported by www.wishtv.com in the article, "Serious Crash Closes 52nd Street at Allisonville Road," a total of three people were taken to local Indiana hospitals with injuries. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department's spokesperson says one of the SUV drivers admitted to drinking alcohol earlier this morning. Indiana investigators say that driver was going north on Allisonville Road when he crossed into oncoming traffic and hit another SUV that was going south.

Drinking and driving is well-known as a potentially deadly combination. As reported by www.alcoholalert.com, in Indiana in 2008, there were 250 drinking and driving fatalities that were alcohol related.

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February 18, 2011

MARION COUNTY CRASH INJURES AT LEAST ONE INDIANA PERSON

Indiana State Troopers and the Wayne Township Fire Department are investigating a car crash with injuries on Interstate 465 on Indianapolis's west side in Marion County. The accident happened Friday morning and caused major traffic delays. Workers had to close all the lanes while they cleaned up the wreckage.

Indiana officials say a Ford Explorer was one of the vehicles involved in the northbound lane crash. At least one person was hurt.

While this accident caused headaches for drivers on their way to work, fortunately, it was not fatal. According to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 800 people died from vehicle accidents in Indiana in 2008.

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February 13, 2011

INDIANA SHERIFF INJURED IN HEAD ON AUTO ACCIDENT

police-lights3.jpgThe Howard County Sheriff's Department in Central Indiana is reporting that a deputy is recovering after his cruiser was struck head-on by a pickup truck on U. S. 31. The accident reportedly occurred south of United States Road 35 when James Smith of Dixon, Kentucky, hit a patch of black ice and lost control of his truck and moved across lanes into the path of Deputy Keith Chesshir's squad car, striking it on the driver's side door.

EMTs transferred both individuals to Saint Joseph Hospital in Central Indiana.

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January 27, 2011

NOBLESVILLE INDIANA CAR ACCIDENT SHUTS DOWN HAMILTON COUNTY INDIANA HIGHWAY

The involved section of Indiana State Road 37 were closed as police and sheriff deputies investigated the collision scene. News choppers caught video of a tarp being placed over the vehicle that collided with the dump truck. There were no reports on the number of passengers in the vehicle or the condition of the driver at the time of this writing.

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December 5, 2010

HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS SHUT DOWN PORTIONS OF INTERSTATE 74 IN INDIANPOLIS INDIANA

The east and westbound lanes of Interstate 74 in Indianapolis, Indiana near the exit for Ronald Regan Parkway was shut down by Indiana State Police due to a jackknifed semi tractor - trailer and numerous slide offs Sunday morning.

Although numerous incidents, slide-offs and accidents were reported on the Central Indiana highway, no serious injuries were reported.

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December 1, 2010

FIRST INDIANA SNOWFALL LEAVES INDIANAPOLIS ROADS FILLED WITH ACCIDENTS AND FRUSTRATED DRIVERS

By noon in Indianapolis, Indiana, cars, trucks, and semis around the city were reporting numerous accidents and road closures. The following are a few:

--An auto accident closed 3 lanes of NB of I-465 near I-70 (mile marker 42.8).
--A crash in the right lane of SB 465 near West 71st Street (near mile marker 21.0).
-- 3 right lanes of eastbound I-70 were closed near Shadeland Avenue (mile marker 88.2).
--Clean up of a wreck close the left lane of northbound I-65 near Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (near mile 116.5).
--3 lanes of westbound I-70 were shut down near Rural Street/Keystone Avenue due to an automobile crash near mile marker 84.5.

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October 18, 2010

AN INDIANAPOLIS WOMAN IS TAKEN TO WISHARD HOSPITAL AFTER HER SUV COLLIDED WITH A SCHOOL BUS

As a school bus was pulling out of a subdivision onto Silvercreek Drive near South Emerson Avenue and East Southport Road at around 7:35 a.m. on Monday, an SUV came over a small hill and clipped the bus causing the SUV to flip over. The female driver of the SUV was taken to Wishard Hospital and treated for non-life threatening injuries.

According to police, 24 kids were on the school bus headed to Jeremiah Gray-Edison Elementary. None of the kids were reported to have sustained injuries, and were placed on different bus before continuing on to school.

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October 9, 2010

HIT AND RUN DRIVER THAT KILLED AN 81 YEAR OLD RILEY VOLUNTEER ARRESTED FOR LEAVING THE SCENE

Metro detectives have arrested 37-year-old Roger Ordonez for leaving the scene of a deadly crash. Police believe Ordonez was the driver responsible for a deadly hit and run crash on Saturday afternoon that took the life of 81 year-old, Lola Herman.

Herman was headed northbound on Martin Luther King Jr. Street when Ordonez, driving a green Jeep Grand Cherokee headed eastbound on 16th Street, ran a red light and t-boned her. Police say Ordonez ran from the scene and was picked up by someone driving a black Ford SUV. Officers found Ordonez at his home in Lawrence a few hours after the crash. The FACT Team is now handling the investigation because officers tell us they believe Ordonez was drunk at the time of the crash. The results of Ordonez’s blood alcohol test are pending. Police arrested Ordonez .

Herman was a 24-year volunteer at Riley Hospital for Children. Hospital officials describe Lola Herman as “the quintessential volunteer - friendly and always willing to help.” Herman also served as a trainer for volunteers in the Riley Infant Unit.

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October 7, 2010

INDIANA INJURY ATTORNEYS HELP VICTIMS OF FATAL AND SERIOUS CAR AND SEMI TRUCK ACCIDENTS, CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENT AND WORK RELATED INJURIES

Kooi Law Firm, a full service personal injury and worker's compensation law firm has expanded its practice to assist victims of personal injury, wrongful death and work injuries in Central, Southern and Northern Illinois, as well as the entire State of Indiana. Kooi Law Firm is dedicated to assisting victims and their families, providing them a voice, knowledge and skill-set required in today's legal climate. The attorneys at Kooi Law Firm represent only victims and their families and never represent Insurance Companies, Employers or their affiliates. For the past five years, Kooi Law Firm has continued to increase their web presence at www.IndyFirm.com and www.CompFirm.com

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February 19, 2010

DRUNK DRIVER INJURES INDIANA STATE TROOPER IN EARLY MORNING COLLISION

Indiana State Trooper, Nick Klingkammer, was in his squad car stopped at a light near the intersection of Keystone and Fall Creek at around 1:30 am this morning when a vehicle driven by Sonja Dixon collided with him.

Klingkammer was taken to the hospital and released; however, it was discovered that Dixon had an blood-alcohol level of .21. Authorities are still investigating the incident; however, at this point they believe Dixon's intoxication was the cause.

February 15, 2010

MORNING WEATHER IS BLAMED FOR COLLISION THAT CLAIMS THE LIFE OF A WOMAN ON INDIANAPOLIS'S NORTHSIDE

A woman, who has not yet been identified by authorities, lost her life Monday morning when her vehicle was struck on north side of Indianapolis near North Michigan Road and Thorny Croft The accident occurred this morning just after 8 a.m.

Authorities reported that a Caucasian female driving a Honda Accord was near the 800 block in the southbound lane of North Michigan Road when she lost control of her vehicle as she approached slowing or stopped vehicles in front of her. Authorities believe she was attempting to avoid the vehicles in her lane and veered into northbound traffic hitting one or two other vehicles. The small two-door Honda Accord she was driving was spun out in front of an approaching northbound SUV. The Accord was t-boned on the driver’s side, and authorities believe the woman was likely killed instantly

October 21, 2009

SEMI TRACTOR TRAILER OVERTURNS ON INTERSTATE 465 NEAR I 74

 

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June 22, 2009

SECOND VICTIM SUCCUMBS TO INJURIES AFTER SUNDAY'S COLLISION ON INTERSTATE 70

Erin C. Ford, 20, of Coatesville, became the second victim to succumb to injuries in Sunday's head on collision on Interstate 70. Ford was taken off life support at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana, at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Sunday afternoon according to a press release.
The two-car crash happened around 6 p.m. Saturday near Indiana Highway 267.

Luke Lovins, 21, the driver of the vehicle in which Ford was riding, was pronounced dead at the scene. Lovins had been driving eastbound in his 2005 Chevrolet Malibu with four passengers, including Ford, when a westbound 2000 Ford pickup truck driven by Alfredo Luviano Martinez, 31, of St. Louis, crossed the median and hit them head on.

Thomas F. Ford, 53, Coatesville, remained in critical condition late Sunday at Wishard Memorial Hospital. Debora S. Ford, 50, and Chandler B. Ford, 13, both of Coatesville, Indiana, were taken to Methodist on Saturday and were listed in critical condition.

Martinez was treated at Methodist and released Saturday. Police said his pickup truck might have blown a tire just before the crash. Martinez was not cited, and alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the fatal collision.


April 22, 2009

SEMI TRUCK DRIVER TICKETED FOR DRIVING TOO FAST AFTER HE FLIPS HIS RIG OFF OF RAMP FROM I-70 EASTBOUND TO I-465 NORTHBOUND IN INDIANAPOLIS, MARION COUNTY, INDIANA

IMPD officers were forced to close all lanes of northbound traffic on Indiana's Interstate 465 in Indianapolis after 55-year-old John Wright rolled his semi truck over while trying to exit from eastbound Interstate 70 on Wednesday morning. rolloversemi_20090422114337_320_240.jpg


Citing excess speed as the cause, police indicated that Wright rolled his truck as he exited from the ramp on I-70 eastbound to I-465 northbound. The semi truck and its trailer, which was carrying four rolls of coiled steel, separated during the rollover. One of the coils reportedly struck another semi, but no injuries were reported in that vehicle. Wright was transported by ambulance to Methodist Hospital for evaluation. His injuries were last reported as minor.

It took wrecker crews and additional emergency personnel nearly two hours to clear the road and reopen the Interstate to traffic. Wright was reportedly issued a ticket for operating his vehicle at an excessive speed.

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April 19, 2009

TWO INJURED IN INDIANAPOLIS, MARION COUNTY IN OVERNIGHT MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT

Two motorcycle riders were injured when the bike they were riding was struck by a truck that was pulling out of Stables Pub near Arlington and Southeastern Avenue. Attending emergency personnel noted that the female passenger has massive head trauma. The driver of the motorcycle was listed as having a fractured ankle.

The driver of the truck that struck the bike was arrested. While DUI is believe to have been the charge, there were no specifics with local media outlets.

February 20, 2009

A CHAIN OF EVENTS LEADS TO THE ARREST OF THREE SUSPECTED DRUNK DRIVERS, A SERIOUS CAR ACCIDENT WITH ROLLOVER, AND A FIRETRUCK BEING STRUCK ON INTERSTATE 465 IN INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA

At around 1 a.m. Indianapolis (eastern) time, a SUV's driver apparently lost control of their vehicle causing it to rollover numerous times. In the process, a female passenger was thrown from the vehicle. She was taken to Methodist Hospital in Marion County, Indiana, and was reported in critical condition. The driver was reportedly doing well, but was suspected to have been driving over the legal alcohol limit when he lost control of his SUV.

Upon learning of the one-car accident, a firetruck was dispatch to the scene. While attending to the scene (with lights on), a second vehicle allegedly side-swiped the fire truck. It's driver did not stop; however, was tracked down by police a little further down the road. That driver too was suspected of operating his vehicle while intoxicated.

Prior to completing their investigation and clean-up of the SUV accident, a third allegedly drunk driver apparently stopped his vehicle in the middle of the interstate (rather than going around the emergency vehicles on the scene). State police were suspicious of the activity and suspected they were also driving while intoxicated.

All three drivers were arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence.

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February 13, 2009

THE WHITE RIVER REACHES FLOOD STAGE IN NOBLESVILLE, HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA

Rainfall and melting snow caused the White River in Noblesville,1149303_water_reflections.jpg Hamilton County, Indiana, to reach flood stage this week. Officials believe the river should crest and fall below flood stage in Noblesville by Saturday.

Although most roads in Hamilton County were able to remain clear of the flood waters, the White River continued to shows signs of rising. The Hamilton County Emergency Management Agency reported that the White River should crest at just shy of 17 ft., which would be just about 3 ft. above designated flood levels.

February 12, 2009

METHODIST HOSPITAL IN INDIANAPOLIS, MARION COUNTY, INDIANA IS NAMED AS ONE OF ONLY FOUR ACCREDITED HEART FAILURE INSTITUTES IN THE COUNTRY AND THE FIRST IN THE STATE OF INDIANA

Officials with the Clarion Health Network, Methodist Hospital, and Clarian Cardiovascular announced that Methodist Hospital has become the first accredited Heart Failure Institute in the State of Indiana and only the fourth such institute in the nation. This designation is provided by the Health-care Accreditation Colloquium.

The designation of a Heart Failure Institute demonstrates a guarantee to provide ongoing cardiac care, efforts to improve patient survival and quality of life, and continuous progress in management of heart failure symptoms.

The procedure by which a facility obtains accreditation is designed around improvement methods, which include an analysis of current practices, comprehensive reports, in depth interviews and onsite review. By obtaining the distinction of accreditation, Methodist has shown that it is proficient in managing heart disease and failure.

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February 4, 2009

DEADLY CHAIN REACTION ACCIDENT ON INTERSTATE 69 IN FISHERS, HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA, CLAIMS THE LIFE OF A THIRD VICTIM AND FORCES MULTIPLE HOSPITALIZATIONS

A third victim is now reported to have been killed by one of Hamilton County's worst traffic accidents on record. The deadly pile-up, which involved at least 32 vehicles, including 9 semi trucks and a firetruck, occurred around 9 a.m. Tuesday morning. Witnesses reported that a firetruck, which had been helping a slide-off victim, was struck from behind, which in turn lead to a deadly chain of events where cars and trucks alike began piling up on a stretch of Interstate 69 in Fishers, Indiana, which sits adjacent to the Fishers High School in Hamilton County. The National Weather Service reported heavy snowfall that hit Central Indiana (about 3.8 in. in total) just as the morning commute was peaking. Dozens of other accidents were reported throughout the morning in that area and stretching up to Anderson. Indiana State Police blamed most of the crashes on people driving too fast and following other cars too closely in the poor winter weather conditions.

First reports identified two men in a heavy-duty commercial pick-up truck, Dustin R. Goettman, 27, and Ryan A. Phillips, 28, both of Anderson, as having been killed. Later Tuesday evening, police confirmed that a third victim of the accident, which had initially been listed as critical, had succumbed to their injuries.

Travel in the area remained dangerous for most of the day, and a large portion of Interstate 69 remained closed while investigation into the accident continued. Witnesses reported that the fatal pileup began when a southbound car on I-69 slid off the road, and a semi and a fire truck pulled over to help. As the morning commute traffic began stacking in the area, vehicles were unable to slow down and began slamming into one another. Shortly after the first impact, a semi truck reportedly slid sideways and struck several vehicles. By the time the vehicles and impacts slowed down, the motor vehicles involved included 22 passenger vehicles, nine semi trucks and a firetruck.

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February 3, 2009

MULTI CAR PILE-UP NEAR FISHERS, HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA CAUSES SERIOUS ACCIDENT WITH MULITIPLE INJURIES AND FATALITIES AND FORCES I-69 TO BE SHUTDOWN

Indiana State Police were forced to shut down both directions of nearly 45 miles of Interstate 69 from Fishers in Hamilton County to the Alexandria exit after over 30 cars and semi-tractors were involved in numerous accidents Tuesday, including a deadly chain reaction pile-up in Fishers, Indiana. DOT%20Picture.jpgState police reported that twenty-eight cars and five semi trucks were involved in a chain reaction collision. Two people riding in a semi truck were killed and one person was critically injured. Ten others were taken to nearby hospitals, and police reported multiple entrapments with injuries.

Indiana State Police are blaming weather conditions, speed and drivers following too closely for the deadly chain of events. Police believe the accident started when two vehicles struck a firetruck that was assisting a stranded motorist on the roadside. Those firefighters were not among the reported injured. The accident's initiation point was very close to Fishers High School in Hamilton County, Indiana.

Three of the injured were removed on stretchers. Other witnesses and some of the injured were being taken to Fishers High School to be interviewed and/or treated for minor injuries. Several motorists remained entrapped for over an hour after the accident was first reported. There was also at least one fuel spill from one of the vehicles. Haz-Mat teams were dispatched to assist in clean-up.

Further north on I-69 in Madison County, multiple accidents and pileups were being reported with no resulting serious injuries or fatalities. The accidents involved a stretch of the Interstate from Pendleton to near Ind. 236 east of Anderson.

The sudden snow accumulation that hit the Indianapolis area Tuesday Morning prompted the National Weather Service to issue a winter weather advisory for the southeastern quarter of Indiana. They reported approximately 3.7 inches of snow fell at Indianapolis International Airport in about three hours before 10:00 am.

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