INDIANAPOLIS -- Preliminary charges of reckless homicide have been filed against a woman accused of causing a fatal crash on Indy's north side.

According to court records, the suspect was driving twice the legal limit at the time of the deadly crash. Neighbors who witnessed the collision said they are working hard to improve safety at the intersection.

The crash took place when the driver of a blue minivan was attempting to drive across Meridian on 43rd Street and was hit by a woman allegedly speeding south.

The victim's van spun around and came to a stop along a metal fence on Saturday, Sept. 13.

"It sounded like an explosion," said neighbor James Montague. "I saw the impact, but the noise itself, it sounded like a bomb went off in our neighborhood."

Esmeralda Alcaraz, who was riding

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