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Father of Six Killed Changing Tire on Highway
21 Aug
Summary
- A devoted father of six was killed while changing a flat tire.
- The incident occurred on Indiana I-69 highway near Fishers.
- Police are actively searching for the unidentified hit-and-run driver.
Gregory Christopher II, a devoted husband and father of six daughters, lost his life in a tragic hit-and-run incident on Tuesday, August 18th. The 36-year-old was on his way home from an evening job when a tire on his work van blew out on Indiana's I-69 highway near Fishers.
Christopher pulled over to the shoulder to change the flat tire. While he was working, an unknown vehicle struck him. Authorities believe he may have been stopped for approximately 45 minutes before the collision occurred. The driver of the vehicle that hit him did not stop and remains unidentified.
His mother shared that Christopher was concerned about his daughters, ensuring they had eaten and done their homework before he left for work. He was known for his kindness, humor, and fierce love for his family. A GoFundMe has been established to assist his wife and daughters with funeral expenses and ongoing support.
Indiana State Police are appealing to the public for any information that could help identify the suspect and bring them to justice. The family has also requested that anyone with details come forward to aid the investigation.
