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IMPD: 20-year-old man killed in crash on Indy's east side

Officers responded to a report of a crash at East 30th Street and Massachusetts Avenue just before 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3.

INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD is investigating after a man was killed in a crash on Indianapolis' east side Sunday morning.

The incident was reported just before 11:30 a.m. Aug. 3 at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and East 30th Street

IMPD Sgt. Anthony Patterson told 13News a man driving a car crashed into a semi parked on the side of the road. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and police said he was the only person in the car.

On Monday, Aug. 5, the Marion County Coroner's Office identified the man as 20-year-old Deondrey R. Pirtle.

Credit: WTHR/Gina Glaros
IMPD is investigating after a person was killed in a crash near Massachusetts Avenue and East 30th Street Aug. 3, 2024.

IMPD said the semi driver was not injured.

Officers noted that speed was believed to be a factor in the crash.

The IMPD fatal crash investigation team is investigating.

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