Wthr: Southbound I-69 Reopens in Fishers After Fatal Crash
Wthr — Southbound I-69 in Fishers has reopened following a fatal crash that forced a full closure during the morning rush on Feb. 19, 2026. The closure, which began before 7 a. m. ET, prompted a diversion while investigators worked the scene.
Wthr: Closure Details, Diversion and Ongoing Investigation
All southbound lanes of I-69 were closed before 7 a. m. ET as emergency crews responded to the crash. The Fishers Police Department posted that traffic was being diverted to exit 205 at 116th Street while Indiana State Police conducted an on-scene investigation. The shutdown affected commuters during a busy morning period and created backups on nearby surface streets.
Early information indicates the crash involved a vehicle striking a pedestrian, and authorities treated the collision as a fatality. Investigators remained on site while traffic was routed off the interstate and detour patterns were in place until lanes were cleared and reopened later in the morning.
Fog Advisory, Road Conditions and Traveler Guidance
A fog advisory issued earlier in the morning warned of locally dense fog with visibility that could fall to as low as one quarter of a mile, creating hazardous driving conditions and the potential for quick changes in visibility. Drivers were urged to be prepared for sudden reductions in sight lines and to use caution when approaching the detour and crash area.
Motorists were advised to check the state's Trafficwise interactive map for live road conditions, closures and camera feeds, and to reference INDOT's CARS Program for information about highway restrictions and hazardous conditions. The combination of a serious crash and the fog advisory contributed to delays across the corridor until investigators cleared the scene and reopened southbound lanes.
Officials continue to investigate the circumstances of the collision and have not released further details about the pedestrian or the vehicle involved. Commuters who travel the I-69 corridor were reminded to allow extra time, follow posted detours, and exercise caution when fog reduces visibility.
