Indiana State Police Trooper Dies After Suspect Runs Him Down During Interstate Highway Pursuit

An Indiana State Police Trooper has died after being run over by a suspect who was being chased by police on the Interstate.

Indiana State Police Public Affairs Officer Brian Walker said during Friday night’s press conference that senior soldier James Bailey, 50, was hit by a suspect’s car around 4:30 p.m. on Interstate 69, south of Auburn, Indiana.

Walker said Bailey was assisting other service members with traffic in weather-related accidents when he became aware of a police pursuit coming in his direction, adding that he attempted to reduce the escalation of the pursuit by lowering the stop sticks.

As he lowered his brake lights, Bailey was hit by a suspicious vehicle and seriously injured.

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He was taken to a local hospital but later died as a result of his injuries. Bailey is survived by his wife and two children.

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Officials say Bailey is a 15-year veteran of the Indiana State Police.

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The driver of the vehicle, Terry Sands II, was taken into custody and initially charged with resisting law enforcement resulting in the death of a law enforcement officer, a Level 2 felony.

“This is an extremely sad day for the entire Indiana State Police family. We will unite, as always, in support of Soldier Bailey’s family, friends and colleagues,” said Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter.