Carmel police pursuit ends in death of Indianapolis man, reignites debate on chases

Carmel's fatal pursuit reignites debate on police chases

Saturday, June 14, 2025 was another busy day for 47-year-old Kevin McKelvey. The Indianapolis father of three was a professor, poet, writer, activist and farmer engaged in the community “in ways writ large and in smaller ways, too,” said friend…

UIndy Professor Dies Days After Carmel Police Chase Crash

Source: WISH-TV / WISH-TV CARMEL, Ind. — An Indianapolis man has died a few days after a police pursuit and crash in Carmel in June this year. 47-year-old Kevin McKelvey was a father of three, University of Indianapolis professor, poet, writer, and farmer. On June 14th, McKelvey was driving his 12-year-old son, Kiran, home from martial arts practice. They were heading north on Meridian Street when a southbound police chase for a stolen SUV, driv…

Fatal police pursuit reignites debate on chases

Saturday, June 14, 2025, was another busy day for 47-year-old Kevin McKelvey. The Indianapolis father of three was a professor, poet, writer, activist and farmer engaged in the community “in ways writ large and in smaller ways, too,” said friend…

Carmel police pursuit ends in death of Indianapolis man, reignites debate on chases

Indiana ranks 10th nationally in fatalities caused by police chases

Carmel police pursuit ends in death of Indianapolis man; reignites debate on chases

Kevin McKelvey, a beloved professor and community activist from Indianapolis, tragically lost his life following a high-speed police chase collision. This incident has reignited discussions on police pursuit policies and their impact on public safety.