Pedestrian killed on I-69

By Aldrich M. Tan
aldrich.tan@indystar.com

July 12, 2006

An Indianapolis man was killed early today when he was struck by a car while walking on southbound lanes of Interstate 69 in Fishers.

Michael Fraker, 42, was declared dead at the scene, according to a press release issued by Sgt. Gerry Hepp of Fishers Police Department .

Kellie Schneider, 21, Indianapolis was driving a silver Oldsmobile Alero southbound on I-69 at about 2 a.m. when she struck Fraker, who was on foot, the release said.
Schneider experienced minor injuries and was transported to the Community North Hospital.

Investigators do not know why Fraker was walking on the highway, Hepp said.

“There were no immediate vehicles in the area to indicate that (Fraker’s) vehicle was disabled and he was walking to get help,” he said.

Anyone who has witnessed the crash or has information should contact the Fishers’ Police Department at (317) 595-3300.

Call Star reporter Aldrich M. Tan at (317) 444-6309.