One person killed, drivers injured in vehicle crash involving ambulance


One person is dead after a vehicle crash involving an ambulance on Indianapolis’ north side early Sunday, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.

An ambulance was traveling south on Michigan Road when a Chevrolet Silverado lost control and crossed the center line into the path of the emergency vehicle just after 2 a.m. The crash occurred at 5515 Michigan Road.

The ambulance struck the pickup near its passenger door. The passenger was ejected from the pickup and pronounced dead at the scene.

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Drivers from the Silverado and the ambulance were both transported to the hospital, along with two passengers in the ambulance, according to IMPD.

A Nissan SUV was also struck in the crash. The occupants of the Nissan fled from the scene on foot after the crash, according to police.

Contact Jake Allen at jake.allen@indystar.com. Follow him on Twitter @Jake_Allen19.

This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: One person dead after crash with ambulance on Indy’s north side

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