Lanes blocked on I-65 south following pedestrian accident

INDIANAPOLIS, IN -  An accident near downtown Indianapolis Thursday morning injured a pedestrian and disrupted traffic along Interstate 65.

A report by WTHR said the pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at about 2:45 a.m. on I-65 south near the exit for Fletcher Avenue.  The victim was seriously injured.

The three left lanes of I-65 south were shut down for nearly two hours for the crash response and investigation.  The incident remains under investigation by Indiana State Police.

I-65 SB: Crash involving a pedestrian between Washington St and Bates St (MM 111, Indianapolis). For the next six hours. Three left lanes blocked. https://t.co/0qMmRaPHrZ

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