Man Killed in Hit-and-Run on Rockville Road in Indianapolis

Victim was on his way to the gym when the crash occurred

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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A 45-year-old FedEx employee was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while walking along Rockville Road in Indianapolis on his way to the gym. The victim, known only as Anthony, was a familiar sight to local residents who often saw him making the 2-mile trek on foot each morning.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face on roads without sidewalks, and the need for improved infrastructure and safety measures to protect vulnerable road users. It also raises questions about the challenges faced by low-income workers who rely on walking or public transportation to get to their jobs.

The details

Police say Anthony, who worked at the Indianapolis International Airport, was struck by a vehicle around 8 a.m. on Tuesday. The driver fled the scene, and authorities are now asking anyone with information or surveillance footage to come forward. Anthony was well-known to local residents, including a dentist named Dr. James Bailey, who had given him rides to the gym on multiple occasions when he saw Anthony walking along the busy road.

  • Around 8 a.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2026, Anthony was found lying on the side of Rockville Road.
  • For several months, Anthony had been walking the 2-mile route to the gym each morning, often in inclement weather.

The players

Anthony

A 45-year-old FedEx employee who was killed in the hit-and-run incident while walking to the gym.

Dr. James Bailey

A local dentist who had given Anthony rides to the gym on multiple occasions when he saw him walking along Rockville Road.

IMPD

The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, which is investigating the hit-and-run incident and asking for the public's help in identifying the driver.

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What they’re saying

“I didn't know his last name. I only knew Anthony.”

— Dr. James Bailey, Local dentist (Fox59.com)

“Sometimes, people just don't know that they hit something they thought they did. They look back, didn't know. We're asking if you think maybe you're involved or maybe you get home and you did notice some damage, please just come forward.”

— Tommy Thompson, IMPD Public Information Officer (Fox59.com)

What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the hit-and-run incident and are asking anyone with information or surveillance footage to come forward. The judge will also decide on whether to grant bail to any suspects arrested in the case.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the need for improved infrastructure and safety measures to protect pedestrians, especially low-income workers who rely on walking or public transportation to get to their jobs. It also underscores the importance of drivers remaining at the scene of an accident and cooperating with authorities.