Indianapolis, IN (January 12, 2026) – A pedestrian was injured this morning in a hit-and-run crash on the city’s Near Eastside, prompting a swift response from fire and EMS crews at a busy intersection near E Washington St and N Bradley Ave.
The incident happened at around 8:12 a.m., when the victim, a woman described as wearing a black coat, gray pants, and black shoes, was struck by a vehicle that immediately fled the scene. According to dispatch information, she was found sitting on the corner after the impact and was conscious as emergency crews arrived to assist her. Multiple units, including Engine 11, Ambulance 15, and EMS 93, responded to provide care at the location, which lies in Council District 18 and Center Township.
Officers temporarily controlled the area near the intersection to allow medics space to work and to begin gathering evidence. At this time, authorities have not released a description of the vehicle involved, and no arrests have been made in connection with the hit-and-run.
The investigation is ongoing, and officials are asking anyone with information to contact local law enforcement or City-County Councilor Kristin Jones’s office, which oversees the district.
We wish the injured woman a smooth and full recovery and hope the driver responsible is quickly identified and held accountable.
