Hendricks County deputy dies after being electrocuted responding to vehicle crash

A Hendricks County Sheriff's Office deputy died responding to a crash near Plainfield.

Deputy Fred Fislar responded about 11:49 p.m. to a single-vehicle crash at Avon Avenue north of Township Line Road. A car, with only a driver inside, had struck a utility pole, causing downed power lines, according to the Plainfield Police Department, which is investigating the crash at the request of Hendricks County.

Shortly after arriving, Fislar touched the downed power lines, the sheriff's office said.

Fislar was rushed to Eskenazi Hospital in critical condition but did not survive. He'd been with the department for 2-and-a-half years and had a wife and two young children.

"We are working on gathering resources to support our employees as we grieve and work our way through this tragic loss," the sheriff's office said. "Please keep our brother, Deputy Fred Fislar, his family and our law enforcement family in your thoughts and prayers."

A witness to the crash saw Fislar down and used his radio to notify dispatch that an officer was down.

The driver of the vehicle that struck the pole was taken to the hospital in serious condition and an investigation into the crash, including whether the driver was impaired, is ongoing.

'Protected his community with honor': Statement from Senator Mike Braun

My heartfelt condolences to the family of Hendricks County Sheriff’s Deputy Fred Fislar who lost his life in the line of duty last night while serving Hoosiers. Deputy Fislar protected his community with honor; please join me in praying for his family and fellow officers.

'My heart goes out': Statement from Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch

My heart goes out to the family of Hendricks County Deputy Fred Fislar, who was killed last night at a crash site. Please keep Deputy Fislar’s wife, his two children, the first responders at the scene and the Hendricks County Sheriff's Office in your thoughts and prayers.

'Never gets easier': Indianapolis police union president Rick Snyder

NEVER GETS EASIER… It was our privilege and honor to pray and walk alongside the Hendricks County (IN) Sheriff’s Office overnight and in the days to come We stand with them as they mourn the tragic Line of Duty Death of Deputy Fred Fislar EOW: 4/16/2024 #Prayers #Honor #Tribute

Avon Fire Department views Fislar's procession

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