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Man hit, killed in parking lot of far east side food pantry

Police were called to the Old Bethel & Partners Food Pantry after the man was hit in the parking lot off East 21st Street.

INDIANAPOLIS — A man was hit in the parking lot of a far east side food pantry Saturday morning and died, according to IMPD. 

Authorities have not shared the man's name.

The crash occurred shortly after 9:30 a.m. at the Old Bethel & Partners Food Pantry at 8032 East 21st St., near Franklin Road.

Officers were called to investigate the crash and found the man down in the parking lot. He was taken to the hospital, where he died.

Based upon preliminary investigation, police believe a female driver accidentally put her SUV in drive instead of reverse, accelerated, and hit the man in the parking lot.  

She remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation.

IMPD said alcohol was not suspected as a factor in the incident.

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