PLAINFIELD, Ind. — An investigation is underway after two people were killed and an officer was injured in a crash at a major intersection in Plainfield Friday night.
The Plainfield Police Department confirmed that officers are on the scene of a fatal accident following a crash near U.S. 40 and Smith Road. PPD confirmed that one of its officers was also involved in the crash and was transported to an area hospital in stable condition.
As of this article’s publication, it remains unclear what circumstances led to the incident.
PPD urged the public to avoid the area as detectives remained on scene and continued collecting evidence.
U.S. 40 remains closed in both directions near Smith Road and E. Main Street.
This is a developing story and more information will be added as it becomes available.
