Westfield City Council Approves Speed Limit Reduction on Tomlinson Road Following Fatal Crash
The Westfield City Council voted to reduce the speed limit on Tomlinson Road between 191st and 203rd Streets from 40 mph to 30 mph following a fatal crash involving a 7-year-old boy.
Indianapolis, IN, September 14, 2026 —
The Westfield City Council has officially voted to lower the speed limit on a specific stretch of Tomlinson Road. The decision, made by the council, will reduce the posted speed from 40 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour.
This change affects the section of Tomlinson Road located between 191st Street and 203rd Street. The council’s vote followed a recent fatal traffic incident that occurred in the area.
According to reports, the crash involved a 7-year-old boy. Details regarding the specifics of the crash, such as the date it occurred or any contributing factors beyond the speed limit, were not immediately available following the council’s decision.
The reduction in speed limit is intended to enhance safety along this particular segment of Tomlinson Road. The exact timeline for when the new 30 mph speed limit will be enforced was not specified in the information provided.
Further details regarding the council’s deliberations or the implementation of the new speed limit were not disclosed.
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