DANVILLE, Ind. — Funeral arrangements have been made for Hendricks County Sheriff's Deputy Fred Fislar, who died in the line of duty April 16.
Visitation and funeral services will be held Sunday, April 21 at Cloverdale High School. Public visitation will start at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, and funeral services will begin at 3 p.m.
The Hendricks County Sheriff's Office said there will not be a traditional law enforcement vehicle procession, at the request of Fislar's family.
A private burial will follow the funeral service.
Fislar died from injuries he received while responding to a crash on State Road 267, north of Plainfield. According to investigators, the deputy came in contact with live electrical lines while trying to provide aid to the driver in the crash.
He is survived by his wife, Maddy, and their two young children, a 6-year-old boy and 6-month-old girl. Fislar is a graduate of Cloverdale High School.
The Hendricks County Sheriff's Office has established a fund to make donations to Fislar's wife and his two young children. Donations may be made online here or by mailing a check to the Central Indiana Police Foundation at 1525 Shelby St., Indianapolis, IN 46203. Include "Deputy Fred Fislar" in the memo line of the check to identify the donation.
The department also warned the public about remaining vigilant about scammers who may use Fislar's death to try to solicit donations. If you're unsure about a donation request or method, contact the Hendrick's County Sheriff's Office.