Fatal collision at 25th and Sherman

A fatal crash occurred on the east side of Indianapolis early Wednesday morning, leading to one death and another individual severely injured. The incident took place at the intersection of North Sherman Drive and East 25th Street, where a red SUV collided with a pole, causing debris to scatter across the road. Authorities arrived on the scene after receiving a call around 4:40 a.m. Two men were in the vehicle at the time of the crash, with one pronounced dead by IEMS and the other transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. The SUV appeared to strike one pole before hitting another and settling, with electrical wires down in the area. Traffic signals were flashing red, requiring drivers to treat the intersection as a four-way stop. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department conducted an initial investigation, suspecting that the SUV crossed into oncoming lanes before returning to its original direction. Data from the vehicle will be analyzed to determine speed and behavior leading up to the collision. Accident investigators are present at the scene, and nearby businesses will be checked for surveillance footage. The area around North Sherman Drive and East 25th Street will be closed for cleanup and reconstruction as the investigation continues.