Indianapolis police: Stolen SUV fatally strikes pedestrian

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Indianapolis police say the driver of a stolen SUV struck and killed a pedestrian on the city's southwest side.

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department responded Thursday evening and found the pedestrian unresponsive in the street. Police say in a statement he was taken to a hospital, where he died. His name and age weren't immediately released.

Investigators say the SUV was stolen after being left running and unattended while the owner was inside a business. The pedestrian was hit as the SUV was backed away.

Police say a vehicle matching the description of the SUV was spotted late Thursday. Officers stopped the SUV and detained two people for questioning.