Javonta Jones, 30, killed after a suspect fleeing pursuit crashed into another car near W. Memorial Drive and S. Gharkey Street in Muncie, Indiana
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Thu, 01/25/2024 - 6:37amAccident Date:
Tuesday, January 23, 2024Muncie police pursuit of wanted woman ends in fatal crash
When an officer initiated a traffic stop on the suspect near W. Memorial Drive and S. Gharkey St., police said she fled in the vehicle and a pursuit was initiated. During the pursuit, the suspect vehicle struck another uninvolved vehicle at Mulberry and Main St.
Driver arrested in fatal Muncie crash; police looking for man involved
Just after 12:30 p.m., Indiana State Police came to assist Muncie officers with investigating a crash downtown. The initial investigation revealed a Ford Escape was speeding on Main Street and ran a red light, according to a release from ISP. That’s when the SUV hit a car at the intersection with Mulberry Street, causing the car to roll onto its roof.
Person Dies In Police Pursuit Crash In Muncie
One person was killed Tuesday afternoon in a collision in downtown Muncie. According to the Star Press, the driver of one of the vehicles in the crash — reported at Mulberry and Main streets at 12:18 p.m. — had been leading police on a chase.
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Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Javonta Jones
City:
Muncie, INCounty:
Delaware County, INArea:
Indianapolis, IN