Indianapolis doctor fatally struck by SUV on sidewalk Thursday

An Indianapolis emergency room doctor died Thursday after being struck by an SUV whereas strolling on a sidewalk on the north facet of town, well being officers and police stated.  

Police stated officers responded to the collision close to West forty ninth and Meridian streets simply earlier than 5 p.m. Investigators decided a pedestrian, later recognized as Brian Scott Dillman, had been strolling on the sidewalk when a driver in a GMC Acadia crossed lanes for “unknown causes,” drove over the curb and struck him.  

Dillman was taken to IU Well being Methodist Hospital the place he died shortly after arriving. 

Franciscan Well being officers on Friday stated Dillman was a health care provider for the well being system’s Indianapolis Emergency Division and former Beech Grove hospital for 20 years. Officers in a press release known as Dillman a “tireless skilled” who was “deeply devoted” to his sufferers. 

“Franciscan Well being is devastated to study of the sudden, tragic loss of life of Dr. Brian Dillman,” the assertion stated. “Franciscan mourns Dr. Dillman’s passing, and our prayers, ideas and condolences exit to his household, buddies and colleagues.” 

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Division stated the motive force of the Acadia within the crash continued down the sidewalk after mounting the curb, clipping the facet mirror on a utility pole within the course of. 

Police stated that’s when the motive force struck Dillman and continued down the trail, slamming into one other utility pole, then a second car, earlier than coming to a cease. Police officers stated the opposite automotive concerned was heading west on West forty ninth Road and had stopped earlier than the collision.  

Each drivers had been taken to hospitals for a blood draw, which is routine for deadly automotive collisions. Police haven’t introduced any costs within the crash. 

Contact Sarah Nelson at sarah.nelson@indystar.com or 317-503-7514.