Witnesses told firefighters the car left the road and fell about 50 yards down into the embankment before it plunged into the river.
Preliminary information given to police indicated the person intentionally drove the blue Kia Stinger into the water about 2 p.m. Monday in the 2100 block of South West Street, according to officials with the Indianapolis fire and police departments.Witnesses told firefighters the Stinger left the road and fell about 50 yards down into the embankment before it plunged into the river. They believed it was occupied because its brake lights were on, according to the Fire Department.
Crews ultimately found the vehicle using a Sonar device, but no one was found inside. The car was then pulled out of the water and towed.Police said this was an isolated incident and there is no public safety threat. TOP STORIES: $30 million golf and entertainment venue opening in downtown Indianapolis in June | PHOTOS: Plainfield Walmart distribution center fire | Live Updates: Walmart distribution center fire in Plainfield | Indianapolis car dealership under investigation for odometer fraud | New Castle High School varsity baseball coach resigns as district conducts investigation
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