HENDRICKS COUNTY, INDIANA — A memorial fund has been created to benefit the family of an Indiana State Trooper who was hit and killed during a chase.
At approximately 8:40 p.m. Thursday ISP trooper Aaron Smith was assisting other troopers on Ronald Reagan Parkway with a pursuit of a stolen vehicle.
Smith attempted to de-escalate and halt the pursuit by deploying stop sticks. However, he was struck by the suspect vehicle and critically injured.
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He was rushed to a local hospital where he later died.
Donations in memory of Smith can be made at Indiana Members Credit Union branches under the “Aaron Smith Memorial Fund” or by calling 800-556-9268, Indiana State Police announced.
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Donations can also be made through the Indiana Fallen Heros Foundation here.
Smith is survived by his wife.