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Coroner IDs victim of fatal hit-and-run crash in Greenwood

GREENWOOD, Ind. (WISH) — Authorities have identified a pedestrian who died in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday night in Greenwood.

The Johnson County Coroner’s Office says 23-year-old Andrew Benkert of Greenwood was killed.

The crash happened around 11:45 p.m. Wednesday at 540 N. State Road 135. That’s north of the intersection with West Fairview Road.

Greenwood police say it is a hit-and-run case.

Police say the suspect vehicle is an older black Chevrolet Trailblazer. Police say the vehicle will have extensive damage to the front end.

Police released this photo of debris from the vehicle involved in the crash:

(Provided Photo/Greenwood Police Department)

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