IMPD looking for ‘several’ vehicles in fatal hit-and-run
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Police in Indianapolis are looking for the public’s help in solving a fatal hit-and-run that happened on Sunday.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers say the crash happened in the 3600 block of North Mitthoefer Road just after 9 p.m. At the scene police found 21-year-old Devan Matthews, who had been struck by several vehicles.
The first car hit Matthews when he was attempting to cross Mitthoefer Road. A witness told police that a black pickup truck was traveling southbound when Matthews was struck. That vehicle continued southbound after hitting Matthews.
After the pickup, Matthews was hit by four other vehicles – two of which stayed at the scene while the other two fled. One car was described as a red, four-door vehicle. The second was described as a silver Pontiac.
Anyone with information is asked to contact IMPD detectives at 317-327-6549. Any anonymous tips can be reported to Crime Stoppers of Indiana at 317-262-8477.
