Police investigate dangerous driving on Bypass in St. Joseph County

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
St Joseph, Indiana
the Bypass
Incident type
Hit and run, Pursuit

Summary

Hit And Run St Joseph Indiana in St Joseph, Indiana: On a Saturday night, dozens of drivers took over the Bypass in St. Joseph County, Indiana, with 30 to 50 vehicles blocking eastbound traffic and traveling above the speed limit. The gathering, which included burnouts and fireworks, was organized to honor 21-year-old Martin Murillo of South Bend, who recently died. When police arrived at a parking lot, vehicles fled the area and one officer was struck by the outside mirror of a fleeing vehicle, sustaining minor injuries to his arm and hand. St. Joseph County Police are reviewing information and plan to contact the prosecutors' office to file criminal charges.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unknown dangerous drivers who fled the scene At-fault party

Original reporting

Police investigate dangerous driving on Bypass in St. Joseph County

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