Indiana State Police Troopers Injured in Multiple Crashes

Recent incidents involving Indiana State Police troopers highlight the dangers they face on the job. On January 20, 2024, Trooper Azariah Keith was critically injured by a drunk driver while assisting a stranded motorist on I-65; the driver was later charged with multiple offenses after allegedly having a blood alcohol level over twice the legal limit. In a separate incident in Gas City, an ISP trooper was airlifted to the hospital after rear-ending a utility trailer while on patrol, though his injuries were non-life-threatening and alcohol was not suspected to be a factor. Another trooper suffered minor injuries when his patrol vehicle was struck by a driver who failed to move over on I-275; this incident serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to move-over laws. Each case underscores the inherent risks law enforcement officers encounter while performing their duties, and ongoing investigations aim to determine the precise causes of these accidents.