Crime & Safety
Madison County, IN Fatal Crash: Motorcycle Catches Fire After Pursuit
Pendleton, IN – A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday night, October 28, after a police pursuit that began in Greenfield ended in a violent crash involving multiple vehicles along State Road 67 in Madis
By Nolan Pierce · 2026-10-30T10:48:33.097Z
Pendleton, IN – A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday night, October 28, after a police pursuit that began in Greenfield ended in a violent crash involving multiple vehicles along State Road 67 in Madison County. The motorcycle later caught fire as officers responded to the fatal collision.
According to Indiana State Police, the pursuit began shortly before 9 p.m. Wednesday when a Greenfield Police Department officer attempted to stop a motorcycle traveling northbound on State Road 9.
The pursuit continued into Madison County before proceeding northbound onto State Road 67.
Motorcycle Strikes Two Vehicles Before Fatal Crash
Preliminary findings indicate the motorcycle made contact with another northbound vehicle near Ridge Lane on State Road 67.
The collision caused the motorcyclist to lose control, investigators said.
The motorcycle then struck the rear of a separate northbound vehicle before both the rider and motorcycle left the roadway and landed in a ditch.
Officers immediately checked on the rider, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
Motorcycle Catches Fire Following Collision
While officers were checking the rider, the motorcycle began catching fire.
Responding officers successfully extinguished the flames at the scene.
Indiana State Police confirmed that no other injuries were reported among the occupants of the other vehicles or the officers involved in the pursuit.
Authorities have not publicly identified the deceased motorcyclist, pending notification of family members.
State Police Investigation Continues
Indiana State Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the pursuit and fatal crash.
Officials have not released additional details explaining why the initial pursuit began or whether speed contributed to the collision.
The investigation remains ongoing, with additional information expected as authorities complete their review.
The incident involved law enforcement activity extending from Greenfield into Madison County, northeast of Indianapolis.