Indianapolis hit-and-run kills 9-year-old boy

A 9-year-old boy has died and a 5-year-old boy was injured following a hit-and-run incident on the northwest side of Indianapolis. The collision occurred Sunday afternoon in the 6700 block of Eagle Pointe Drive North, near West 46th Street and Inland Drive East.

According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, the driver struck both children and fled the scene. The 9-year-old was transported to a hospital in critical condition, where he later passed away. The 5-year-old remains in stable condition.

Authorities arrested a man less than three hours after the incident. Investigators used automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology and scene footage to identify the vehicle. Lawrence Police subsequently located the vehicle in the 10300 block of Pendleton Pike and took the suspect into custody. The individual faces preliminary charges of leaving the scene of an accident causing death.