Bloomington, IN (November 10, 2024) – Four pedestrians, including two Indiana University (IU) students, were struck by a vehicle Saturday night at the intersection of East 17th Street and Eagleson Avenue. Officers from the Indiana University Police Department (IUPD) responded to the scene at approximately 11:40 p.m. following reports of an accident with injuries.
According to IUPD, a vehicle traveling westbound on 17th Street struck the four individuals who were in the roadway. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated fully with investigators. Police have indicated that there is no evidence suggesting the driver was impaired by drugs or alcohol.
All four pedestrians were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. One of the victims is reported to be in critical but stable condition, while the other three sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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