Three people were injured in a two vehicle crash on 146th Street west of Gray Road. First responders were dispatched on a report of a head-on crash at 7:13 p.m. on Sunday. Callers reported one car was on its top and occupants were trapped in the vehicles.
Deputies responding to the crash found two vehicles in the eastbound lanes of 146th Street. Carmel Fire Department extricated the occupants of the vehicles, all of whom sustained injuries in the crash. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Crash Team was called in to investigate the incident.
According to an initial report, deputies believe a gray 2008 Honda Accord driven by Andrew W. Steckler, age 34 of Westfield, was traveling westbound on 146th Street when it crossed over the raised median just west of Gray Road. The vehicle continued westbound a short distance in the eastbound lanes before colliding head-on with a silver 2009 Dodge Caliber driven by Andrea R. Stewart, age 49 of Indianapolis. Deputies are still investigating what may have caused the vehicle to cross over the median.
Steckler was taken by ambulance to St. Vincent Hospital on 86th Street while Stewart was air-ambulanced to the same facility. A 10-year old female riding in the Caliber was taken by ambulance to Riley Hospital. Injuries were described as incapacitating, including fractures, dislocations, and bruises but none of the injuries was listed as life threatening. Per state law, toxicology tests were taken for drivers involved in the crash. Test results are pending. All those involved in the crash were wearing seatbelts.
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Crash Team continues to investigate the incident and encourages anyone with information to contact the team at (317) 773-1282. 146th Street was closed during the investigation but has since been reopened to traffic.