Indiana State Police now say a driver who fled troopers on I-74 was found dead in his vehicle with a self-inflicted gunshot wound after he pulled the vehicle over on the highway.
BROWNSBURG — A driver police say fled state troopers on Interstate 74 near Brownsburg died after shooting himself while pulled over on the highway, according to Indiana State Police.
The chase began after the man fled an attempted traffic stop at about 12:11 p.m. at Lynhurst Drive and Sumner Avenue. He eventually led officers to Ind. 267, where he slowed down and pulled to the right shoulder of I-74. Both directions of I-74 were closed during the incident. According to ISP Sgt. John Perrine, the scene is now secure but drivers can expect travel restrictions in the area as an investigation continues.