Indianapolis, IN (May 31, 2026) – Two people were hospitalized, and a suspect was taken into custody after a hit-and-run crash in downtown Indianapolis late Sunday night, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
Around 9 p.m. on May 31, IMPD officers responded to reports of a crash on 10th Street, near North Meridian Street. When officers arrived, they found two injured people and a suspect who was allegedly attempting to leave the scene.
Both injured parties were transported to local hospitals. Their conditions are unknown at this time, and authorities have not publicly released their identities.
The suspect was taken into custody and preliminarily charged with leaving the scene of an accident causing injury, reckless driving, and resisting law enforcement.
The investigation remains ongoing. Our hearts go out to the injured victims and their families during this difficult time.
A hit-and-run crash where the driver is caught and charged is exactly the situation where injured victims have the strongest legal footing, but insurance companies move quickly after an arrest, and so should you.
Hit-and-Run Accident Rights in Indianapolis
When a driver flees the scene and is later caught, Indiana law gives injured victims a clear path to pursue compensation. Here is what the people hurt in this crash need to know:
The preliminary charges matter for your civil claim. The suspect faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident causing injury, reckless driving, and resisting law enforcement. These criminal charges run on a separate track from a civil injury claim — but the facts established in the criminal case can strengthen your position significantly. Do not wait for the criminal case to resolve before consulting an attorney.
“Preliminarily charged” means the case is still moving. Charges can be upgraded, reduced, or formally filed as the investigation continues. The status of the criminal case does not pause your civil rights or your deadline.
Steps to protect your claim right now:
- Get a full medical evaluation, even if your injuries feel minor. Symptoms from crashes — whiplash, internal trauma, concussion — often surface hours or days later, and gaps in treatment are used by insurance adjusters to reduce payouts.
- Do not give a recorded statement to any insurance carrier, including your own, before speaking with an attorney.
- Request and preserve the police report as soon as it is available. Your attorney can also subpoena body camera footage and any surveillance footage from the 10th and Meridian corridor.
- Document everything: photos, witness contact information, and any communications from insurance companies.
Indiana’s statute of limitations is two years from the date of the crash under Indiana Code § 34-11-2-4. That clock started on May 31, 2026. Missing it means permanently losing your right to sue.
What if the suspect’s insurance does not cover your losses? Indiana also allows injured victims to pursue a claim under their own uninsured or underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage when the at-fault driver’s policy is insufficient. An Indianapolis attorney can evaluate every available source of recovery on your behalf.
Contact Our Indianapolis Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys
At Langer & Langer, our Indianapolis auto accident attorneys have represented Indiana injury victims since 1980. Our car accident attorneys handle hit-and-run crashes, reckless driving cases, and situations where insurance companies attempt to minimize valid injury claims, including cases where the at-fault driver has been arrested and criminally charged.
We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis, with no upfront costs and no attorney fees unless we recover for you. The earlier you get an attorney involved after a crash like this, the more evidence we can preserve and the stronger your claim. Here is why Indiana clients trust us:
- 46+ years protecting Indiana families
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- Two-Time Trial Lawyer of the Year (ITLA)
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Call 219-245-5881 now for a free consultation. The sooner we get involved, the more we can do for you, and we are available 24/7 for you.
