Police in Indianapolis are putting together the pieces of a violent Sunday collision that left a local rider dead on the city’s southeast side. The crash happened along South Arlington Avenue, claiming the life of 31-year-old Steven Gomez.
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to the 6600 block of South Arlington Avenue around 2:15 p.m. They found a wrecked motorcycle and a damaged pickup truck near the intersection of East Southport and Shelbyville Roads.
First responders moved quickly to help, but Gomez died from his injuries before he could be transported to a hospital. Officers closed down the surrounding block to secure the area and begin a formal investigation.
The driver of the pickup truck involved in the crash stayed at the scene and cooperated fully with police. Investigators talked with the driver and gathered initial statements to figure out how the two vehicles collided.
Neighbors in the area say that section of South Arlington Avenue sees steady traffic on weekend afternoons. With cars turning off near Shelbyville Road, drivers have to stay sharp to avoid sudden stops and blind spots.
Crash reconstruction specialists are examining vehicle marks and physical evidence from the roadway. IMPD investigators are also looking for any video footage from nearby businesses that might show the moments right before the impact.
The fatal wreck marks another tragic day for Indianapolis roads and serves as a somber reminder for local drivers. Police continue to ask everyone on the road to watch out for motorcycles as the investigation moves forward.
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