INDIANAPOLIS — A 60-year-old man died in a semi-crash on I-65 southbound just south of Southport Road on Thursday morning.
According to the Indianapolis Fire Department, crews and officers with the Indiana State Police responded to I-65 South near the 101.8 mile marker just before 11 a.m. on reports of a crashed semi on fire.
Indiana State Police alerted drivers to seek alternate routes via a post on X around 11:15 a.m.
IFD says the semi was carrying a load of wooden pellets. The driver of the semi was pronounced dead at the scene.
A preliminary investigation shows the semi left the road for an unknown reason, crashing into several interstate signs. The vehicle caught fire after striking a guardrail.
IFD says firefighters had a hard time putting out the fire due to a lack of hydrants in the area. They got the fire under control in 45 minutes.
It is unclear at this time if the driver suffered a medical emergency leading up to the crash.
Traffic reopened on I-65 near Southport Road just after 3 p.m.
