Indianapolis, IN – Sunday morning around 3:51 a.m. a trooper was called to investigate a single vehicle crash, with no reported injuries, on the ramp from I-465 eastbound to Harding Street (SR 37). When the trooper arrived he was told the driver of the car had left the scene on foot to get help and a passenger was remaining inside the car. Just after 5:00 a.m., while the trooper was finishing the investigation and the vehicle was being towed, the passenger declined a ride from the trooper and chose to walk on the ramp toward Harding Street. The passenger was not under arrest or being detained for any reason, he was walking to a restaurant on Harding Street to await a ride. As he crossed the ramp he was struck by a vehicle believed to be traveling at a high rate of speed. That vehicle, described as a Kia Sol, fled the scene. The trooper on scene immediately rendered aid to the victim until medics arrived. Despite life saving efforts the male was pronounced deceased on the scene.
The victim has been identified as 21 year old Jaciel Quiala of Indianapolis.
Detectives have continued their investigation into the vehicle the fled the crash. Evidence gathered at the scene has determined the vehicle was dark blue or black. The damage will be significant and is concentrated around the passenger side headlight. At this point a specific make and model has not been determined. We are asking the public to report any black or dark blue SUV or car with front passenger damage. You can contact the Indiana State Police at 317-899-8577.
