IMPD investigating deadly South Meridian Street crash

The crash happened around 2:45 a.m. Monday a few blocks north of County Line Road.

INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD is investigating after one person was killed and another was injured in a crash along Meridian Street on Indianapolis' south side early Monday morning.

The crash happened around 2:45 a.m. in the 8700 block of South Meridian Street, a few blocks north of County Line Road, near German Park.

Police at the scene told 13News a pickup truck traveling northbound on Meridian Street clipped a pole on the side of the road. Neighbors called 911 after hearing the crash.

The passenger, a man, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The driver, also a man, was transported to a local hospital. No information on his condition was provided.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing, though preliminary information leads investigators to believe alcohol was not a factor in the crash.

South Meridian Street was closed for several hours early Monday as first responders cleared the scene and police conducted their investigation.

This is a breaking story. Check back for updates.

BREAKING NEWS 🚨

IMPD is on the scene of a crash on Meridian St., just north of County Line Road.

Meridian is closed in both directions. No word yet on injuries, although we can see the Marion County Coroner at the scene.

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