Indianapolis, IN (September 4, 2025) – A bicyclist was injured Wednesday evening after being struck during a crash involving a motorcycle and a black Honda sedan near the intersection of East 16th Street and the Monon Trail in the Near Northside neighborhood. The incident occurred just after 5:19 p.m., drawing multiple emergency units including Medic 10, Squad 7, and OMedic 3 to the scene.
According to dispatch audio, the collision occurred near 1102 E 16th Street, where the bicyclist was struck and sustained injuries. The precise nature of those injuries has not been publicly disclosed, but EMS crews evaluated the victim on-site and coordinated further care. The incident was treated as a personal injury crash with involvement from both law enforcement and medical teams.
Emergency crews remained on location to manage traffic and investigate the scene. Units confirmed the crash took place along the Monon Trail corridor, a busy urban route that supports both cyclists and pedestrians. The identities of those involved have not been released, and no updates have been issued on whether any citations or charges are pending.
We extend our best wishes to the injured bicyclist and hope for a full and speedy recovery.
Complex Urban Crashes Involving Bicycles and Motorcycles
Urban corridors like East 16th Street and the Monon Trail are often collision points for various modes of transportation—bikes, motorcycles, cars, and pedestrians. In Wednesday’s incident, the crash reportedly involved a Honda vehicle, a motorcycle, and a bicyclist, all converging at a heavily traveled section of the Near Northside neighborhood.
Such multi-party collisions raise the risk of severe injuries and create complex emergency responses. Even when riders wear protective gear or obey traffic signals, limited visibility, tight intersections, and sudden lane changes can create conditions where accidents become unavoidable. Personal injury crashes in mixed-use corridors like this are increasingly common as more residents adopt cycling and motorbiking as primary transit options.
Indianapolis officials have made progress in expanding protected bike infrastructure, especially near the Monon Trail, but safety still depends on driver alertness and proper yielding behavior. Public safety campaigns continue urging all road users to share the road and anticipate cross-traffic from non-traditional vehicles.
At Local Accident Reports, we recognize how traumatic these types of crashes can be—physically, emotionally, and financially. If you or someone close to you has been injured in a bicycle or motorcycle collision, help is available.
Local Accident Reports provides access to trusted local support, recovery options, and clear next steps for those involved in serious accidents. Reach out today and let us help you move forward with confidence and care.
