Authorities respond to fatal east side crash
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Authorities are responding to a fatal east side crash.
The crash happened in the area of East 25th and North Mitthoefer Road just after 6:30 a.m.
According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, the vehicle was driving down East 25th Street at a high rate of speed when it left the roadway.
The vehicle then struck a fire hydrant and a tree, knocking it over.
The male driver was transported to the hospital in critical condition, while the female passenger was killed in the crash.
24-Hour News 8 has a crew headed to the scene.
This story will be updated once more information becomes available.