Posted on May 14, 2024

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run incident in Beech Grove

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - A pedestrian died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Beech Grove Saturday night, authorities said.

According to a WTHR report, the incident happened in the area of South 9th Street and Roderick Court.  Police officers arrived at about 9:40 p.m. to find a man who had been hit by a vehicle.  He was pronounced dead after being taken to an area hospital.  The victim was identified as 47-year-old Shanon Scott Daugherty.

Beech Grove and Indianapolis police officers are now searching for the driver involved in the collision.  Anyone with further information was asked to contact Indianapolis police.

Our Indianapolis car accident lawyer will update this news blog with any additional information as it comes to light.