An Indianapolis man was sentenced on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, for a December 2023 hit-and-run crash on the southeast side of Indianapolis that killed Avery May, 20, according to WRTV's I-Team report[1].
Bradley Woods received nine years in prison, three and a half years of home detention, and two and a half years of probation. Judge Marshelle Broadwell presided.
What happened
The crash happened on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at East Southport Road and Little Oak Lane. May died, and a second person was injured.
Woods pleaded guilty to leaving the scene and admitted that he did not stay, help the injured, or call 911. Prosecutors dismissed the remaining counts, including drunk driving. WRTV reported that prosecutors said Woods had been drinking before the crash, and no blood draw was taken because he left the scene.
His wife, Paige Woods, faces a separate obstruction of justice charge. A change-of-plea hearing in her case is set for November 20, according to WRTV. That charge is an allegation, and she is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
What accident victims should do next
If you are hurt by a driver who leaves the scene, call 911, get medical care, and ask police for the case number. This guide to steps after a hit-and-run explains why early reporting and evidence preservation matter.
Families of people killed in a hit-and-run can ask the prosecutor's victim assistance office for updates on the criminal case. You should also keep records of medical, funeral, and other expenses. A criminal case and a civil claim are separate, and civil deadlines keep running while the criminal case moves forward. Indiana families can read more about the wrongful death filing deadline.
Why location matters in Indiana injury claims
This crash happened at East Southport Road and Little Oak Lane in Marion County, and the criminal case was handled in Marion County. A civil case is usually filed in the county where the crash happened or where a defendant lives.
Indiana wrongful death claims are governed by statutes including Ind. Code 34-23-1-1. Most injury and wrongful death claims must be filed within two years under Ind. Code 34-11-2-4. Indiana divides fault among those involved under Ind. Code 34-51-2-6.
When a driver flees or does not have enough insurance, uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage under Ind. Code 27-7-5-2 may be important. Coverage depends on the policy and facts. A useful starting point is this explanation of UM and UIM coverage after a driver flees.
How Delventhal Law Office can help
Delventhal Law Office is a Fort Wayne personal injury law firm founded by attorney Chad E. Delventhal in 2009. The firm helps people across Indiana who are hurt, and families who lose a loved one, because of someone else's carelessness on the road.
Attorney Chad Delventhal can explain how hit-and-run and wrongful death claims work, review available insurance, and identify deadlines that may apply. No outcome can be promised. You can learn about working with a Fort Wayne wrongful death attorney or request a free case evaluation.
This post is based on public reporting, the investigation or related proceedings may be ongoing, and nothing here is legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship.
