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Person trapped, killed after van catches on fire on I-465

The crash happened around 8:30 a.m. Thursday near the Washington Street exit on the city's west side.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Department of Transportation confirmed one person was killed after a van caught on fire following a crash on Interstate 465 on the west side of Indianapolis Thursday morning.

Around 8:30 a.m. Oct. 31, Indiana State Police troopers responded to a crash involving a van and a semi on I-465 near the Washington Street exit. INDOT cameras captured the van engulfed in flames.

Credit: INDOT
Indiana State Police troopers are investigating a deadly crash on I-465, near the Washington Street exit, on Oct. 31, 2024.

The right three northbound lanes of I-465 were closed as crews investigate the incident. The exit ramp to U.S. 40 was also closed during the investigation. 

Indiana State Police Sgt. John Perrine said drivers could expect "lengthy delays in the are for the next 3-4 hours."

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