Indianapolis, IN — Two Indianapolis firefighters were injured Saturday morning on Interstate 65 after a driver allegedly crashed into an active accident scene. The firefighters were assisting with a single-car crash when a 30-year-old male driver struck them around 4 a.m. near 38th Street.
According to reports the firefighters were positioned near IFD Ladder 30, which had its emergency lights activated. The ladder was blocking the right lane while crews helped passengers in the grass next to the interstate. The driver allegedly came through the scene, hitting two firefighters at bumper level, sending one airborne and pinning the other beneath the vehicle.
Both firefighters were taken to Eskenazi Hospital. One had minor injuries and was released, while the other sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver was taken into custody. Authorities are investigating alcohol and speed as factors. The driver faces multiple charges, including operating while intoxicated and driving without a license. Indiana State Police are continuing their investigation into the crash.
