MOORESVILLE — A Mooresville High School student was struck by a suspected drunk driver early Tuesday while crossing the road near a bus stop, police and fire officials say.
It happened at the intersection of North Indiana Street and East County Line Road, according to Mooresville Fire Chief Matt Dalton. That's on the far northern end of town.
The student was taken to the hospital for an evaluation, Dalton said.
Mooresville High School said in a Facebook post that all high schoolers and Paul Hadley Middle School students that ride bus 13 will be picked up about 30 minutes late.
Mooresville police spokesman Brock Chipman told WRTV the driver was arrested on suspicion of driving intoxicated.
The student was stable after the crash but suffered a serious injury due to a fracture, Chipman said.
The driver, later identified as Michael W. Simpson, 35, was charged Wednesday with the following:
- Causing serious bodily injury when operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated
- Operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person
- Operating a vehicle while intoxicated
- Possession of paraphernalia
A probable cause affidavit alleges Simpson told police he was still drunk from the day when he struck the girl.
The collision sent the girl into the air before Simpson rolled over her, according to the document.
Simpson had not been scheduled for an initial court appearance as of Wednesday.
A GoFundMe has been created to help the family.
-
Two charged in connection with deadly July 2024 hit-and-run in Indianapolis
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office has filed charges against a man and a woman for their alleged roles in the fatal hit-and-run crash of two motorcyclists in July 2024.
Aging horse rescued from mud by Bargersville Fire, animal control
In a remarkable display of teamwork, a beloved horse received a much-needed rescue in Bargersville on Thursday.
Advocates raise awareness for heart disease on wear red day
Friday marks Wear Red for Women Day, an initiative aimed at highlighting the importance of recognizing and addressing cardiovascular disease among women.
Chiefs and Eagles fans in Indy get ready to celebrate the Super Bowl rematch
Just two days to the Super Bowl! Chiefs chase a third straight title while Eagles seek redemption. Check out how local fans are creating game-day traditions.
