GREENWOOD — A man was killed late Wednesday after he was struck by a driver who fled the scene afterward, an official said.
His identity was confirmed as Andrew Benkert, 23, of Greenwood, Johnson County Coroner Mike Pruitt said Thursday.
Officials say the crash happened about 11:46 p.m. at Ind. 135 and Fairview Road.
Police say the suspect vehicle is an older black Chevy Trailblazer with extensive front end damage. They shared this photos of debris from the vehicle.
Provided Photo/Greenwood Police Department
Benkert's cause and manner of death is pending the completion of an autopsy.
Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 317-865-0300. People can also report tips anonymously online.
Latest Stories
-
New era of college football could help other teams replicate Indiana's rise
Indiana has made the type of turnaround that had only happened once before at the power-conference level over the last decade.
73-year-old man dead after being hit by vehicle on Indy’s northwest side
A 73-year-old man was killed after being struck by a vehicle on the northwest side of Indianapolis on Friday, Nov. 15.
Missing 38-year-old from Greenwood located safely
Indiana State Police have cancelled a Silver Alert for a 38-year-old man after he was found safely on Tuesday.
Indy man arrested for robbing 3 men putting up siding on a home at gunpoint
Police have arrested a man accused of robbing three men at gunpoint on Saturday as they put up siding on a home.
