Information on one of two fatal accidents in Decatur County over the weekend

1 ARRESTED AFTER Motor VEHICLE Accident – information from Greensburg Police Chief Mike McNealy

Greensburg, IN – On January 17, 2022 at approximately 4:25pm Officers from the Greensburg police department were dispatched to the area of Moscow rd. and 11th st. for a report of a crash with unknown injuries.

Greensburg police officers arrived and found a single vehicle crash. Further initial investigation found that the vehicle driven by pedro ramirez-cuautle (32) of Greensburg, IN. left the roadway striking a pedestrian before crossing back over the roadway and striking a pole. 

The pedestrian was identified as Kamryn Smith (23) of Greensburg, IN. Smith was pronounced deceased on the scene by emergency personnel.

Ramiriez-Cuautle was arrested and initially charged with driving while suspended, reckless driving, reckless homicide, and operating while intoxicated causing death.

The investigation is ongoing at this time. The greensurg police department is being assisted by Indiana state police crash reconstructionist matthew holley and the Decatur county coroners office.  

     The Greensburg Police Department would like to thank the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department, Indiana State Police, Decatur County Coroners Office, Greensburg Fire Department, Decatur County EMS and TDS towing. 

     Under law, criminal charges are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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