Police: Off duty State Police detective injured in crash
Posted August 11, 2019 7:00 am
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Authorities say an off duty Indiana State Police detective has suffered "critical injuries" in a motorcycle crash in Indianapolis.
Police say the 24-year veteran of the department was riding in his personal motorcycle when a car collided with the bike, causing the detective to hit a semi-trailer on Interstate 465 south of Interstate 69.
The crash happened Saturday morning.
Authorities say the vehicles were approaching slowing traffic in a construction zone.
Police the detective suffered "critical injuries," despite wearing a helmet.
Police believe alcohol was not a factor.
The crash remains under investigation.
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