Crime & Safety
Marion County, IN: Man Arrested After Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run
Indianapolis, IN – A 42 year old man has been arrested in connection with a deadly October hit and run on Indianapolis' west side that claimed the life of a 56 year old woman, police announced Tuesday
By Jordan Mercer · 2026-11-03T13:07:29.504Z
Indianapolis, IN – A 42 year old man has been arrested in connection with a deadly October hit and run on Indianapolis' west side that claimed the life of a 56 year old woman, police announced Tuesday.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department , Southwest District officers responded to a serious crash involving a bicyclist and an unidentified vehicle near West Michigan Street and Grande Avenue shortly before 10:30 p.m. Oct. 4.
Investigators determined that the woman had died at the scene.
How Did Police Identify the Alleged Driver? Detectives reviewed surveillance footage from nearby businesses and information collected through automated license plate readers.
Police said those resources helped identify the vehicle allegedly involved in the crash and, later, its driver.
Crash investigators also used investigative techniques and calculations to reconstruct the incident, including establishing a timeline and estimating distances traveled.
Authorities did not release additional details about the reconstruction in the announcement.
What Charges Does the Suspect Face? On Oct. 29, the Marion County Prosecutor's Office obtained an arrest warrant for the 42 year old man.
The announced charges include leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death and driving while suspended with a prior conviction.
Police said the suspect surrendered to authorities Oct. 31, two days after the warrant was issued.
What Happens Next? The arrest marks a development in the investigation into the woman's death.
IMPD did not identify the suspect or the victim by name in the provided announcement. Additional court proceedings and scheduling information were not included.
The department listed case numbers IP260081156 and IP260088326 .
An arrest and criminal charges are accusations, not proof of guilt. The defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.