Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash Outside Noblesville

A 22-year-old man from Colfax, Indiana was killed on Wednesday when his motorcycle struck a tow truck at the intersection of U.S. 31 and 226th St, several miles northwest of Noblesville.

Braden Fesler died after striking a tow truck that was attempting to make a left turn across U.S. 31 onto 226th St. According to law enforcement officials, the crash, which took place at approximately 1 p.m., occurred after Fesler passed another vehicle at a high speed while heading south on 31. He struck the back right side of the tow truck while it was attempting to complete a left hand turn.

Fesler was pronounced dead at the scene.

The HCSO Crash Investigation Team is investigating the case. If anyone has any video or other information regarding the motorcycle prior to the collision, please contact the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office at (317) 773-1872 or (317) 773-1282.