INDIANAPOLIS, IN (Oct. 3, 2023) — A stolen SUV crashed following a traffic stop on East 38th Street Tuesday night, injuring two individuals, police confirmed.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) initiated a traffic stop just before 10 p.m. at East 38th Street and Fall Creek Parkway North Drive, located near the Indiana State Fairgrounds. According to authorities, officers did not pursue the vehicle prior to the crash.
Approximately five minutes later, the SUV crashed a few blocks east, at East 38th Street and College Avenue. Emergency responders transported two occupants from the scene to a nearby hospital; one person remains in critical condition while the other is stable with minor injuries.
A police report identified three suspects, including a 14-year-old and a 15-year-old. The report also mentioned a parent/guardian from Gary but did not disclose any names. The vehicle, a red 2010 Honda owned by a Muncie woman, has been recovered, although the owner's connection to the incident remains unclear.
Authorities have not released additional details about the ongoing investigation or the circumstances surrounding the crash.