Two Lawsuits Over Deadly Indianapolis Intersection | Indianapolis News

Two tragic deaths at a dangerous Indianapolis intersection have sparked lawsuits against the state and county, as grieving families demand accountability and safety reforms. Billie Jean Peterson’s fiancé, Dillan Rogers, and Tracy Gillard’s husband, Jeff Gillard, were both killed in separate crashes at the Raymond Street I-65 off-ramp — a site where 13 pedestrians and cyclists have been hit since November 2022, including three fatalities. Witnesses and families say the intersection’s design — with sidewalks too close to traffic and poorly marked crosswalks — creates deadly risks, especially for vulnerable road users. Despite ongoing safety upgrades promised by the Indiana Department of Transportation, victims’ families hope their lawsuits will force immediate change before more lives are lost. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5ab63023daa6119f