Casey Speckman, 27, and Kevin McCarthy, 44, killed when Tesla crashes into tree on Illinois Street near downtown Indianapolis

Modified Date: 
Tue, 07/25/2023 - 5:47am
Accident Date: 
Thursday, November 3, 2016

2 killed in fiery Tesla crash near Downtown

The victims were in a 2015 Tesla that was speeding north on Illinois near 16th Street when the driver lost control and crashed into a tree and building shortly after 1 a.m., Indianapolis Fire Department Battalion Chief Rita Reith said.

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Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Casey Speckman
Kevin McCarthy
Roadway: 
Illinois Street

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