Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis Fire Department
Saturday February 26, 2022
Working PI with entrapment
200 N 17th Ave
Dispatched at 2:55 PM
First Unit on scene – IMPD at 2:56 PM
IFD Engine 15 on scene at 3:00 PM
2 car PI – one hit the house with active gas leak at meter – Citizens Gas requested
Confirmed entrapment at 3:04 PM – No fire
IFD extricated female patient (driver) from vehicle through front window at 3:05 PM – transported in stable condition, with non- life threatening injuries to Eskenazi by Beech Grove Medic 57 at 3:10 PM
Extrication on passenger started at 3:04 PM
Extrication Complete at 3:45 PM – Male (passenger) extricated and transported in stable condition, with non- life threatening injuries to Methodist via IEMS Medic 3 at 3:46 PM
Total extrication time – 41 minutes
Electric and Water Heater to house secured – primary search all clear at 3:11 PM
Citizens on scene – gas shut off at 3:22 PM
10 IFD Units Dispatched
Incident Commander – Jim Redd
Witnesses say the white Chevy was traveling south on 17th Ave at a high rate of speed when it left the road, crossed through the front yard of the 220 house, hit several planters and continued into the driveway of the 212 house, hitting a parked, yellow 2020 Mini Cooper S. The white vehicle then hit the 212 house, severed the gas line at the meter and flipped on its side, entrapping both occupants. In all it is estimated the vehicle traveled close to 100 feet once it left the road. IMPD Investigating.
Credit: Rita L Reith, MPIO
