Pedestrian hit by squad car identified

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - Metro police have released the name of a woman killed in an accident involving one of their own.

Amber Raines, 20, was hit by a squad car while crossing the street.

It happened at around 9 p.m. Wednesday on Keystone Avenue just south of Raymond Street.

According to police, IMPD officer Erin Ringham was responding to a call about a possible home invasion when she struck Raines. Raines was rushed to Methodist Hospital, but died less than an hour later from her injuries.

"This was not a red light and sirens call. I believe she was a back up officer, not the primary officer. It is a 40 mph zone, the area between Raymond and Kelley is not very well lit and that's where the pedestrians were crossing," said Sgt. Paul Thompson, Indianapolis Metro Police Department.

Officer Ringham is a one year veteran of IMPD. She has been placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation.