Christian Leyba-Gonzalez, 14, Jose Gonzalez Jr., 32, and Makayla Hankins, 21, died after a police chase ended in a crash near East Washington and Mitthoeffer Road in Indianapolis, Indiana
Modified Date:
Thu, 10/05/2023 - 6:29amAccident Date:
Tuesday, September 26, 2023Three People Killed In Crash After Police Chase
The driver had crashed into another car. A woman in the car that was hit was killed. Two other people inside the Challenger also died.
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Minutes after troopers said they ended the chase, they got a call on the radio of a nearby crash. When they arrived, they realized one of the vehicles was the Challenger from the pursuit, according to the release.
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Officers found a smashed Dodge Challenger, which had been recently involved in a police chase through Indianapolis and neighboring Hancock County, and another vehicle that had collided, Indiana State Police say.
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State police say they attempted to stop the driver of a Dodge Challenger suspected of reckless driving near East Washington Street and Mitthoeffer Road.
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Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Police ChasePeople Involved:
Christian Leyba-Gonzalez
Jose Gonzalez Jr.
Makayla Hankins
Roadway:
East Washington and Mitthoeffer RoadCity:
Indianapolis, INCounty:
Marion County, INArea:
Indianapolis, IN