The Terre Haute Tribune-Star[1] and WTHI-10[2] report that three crashes occurred along U.S. 41 near Pimento on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The crashes were reported near Patriot Lane, Harlan Drive, and East Hook Drive.
Vigo County deputies said the driver rear-ended two vehicles, then struck a stop sign and entered a ditch before leaving on foot. According to both outlets, deputies found the driver hiding in a nearby field.
The outlets report that deputies measured the driver's blood alcohol concentration at .189 and said he had a prior OWI conviction. They also report preliminary Level 6 felony charges for three counts of leaving the scene, OWI with endangerment, and intimidation. Neither outlet reported whether anyone in the two struck vehicles was injured. The investigation is ongoing.
What should accident victims do next?
If you are hurt in a hit-and-run crash, seek medical care and preserve photographs, witness information, and insurance records. You can also obtain the crash report and promptly notify your own insurer. This hit-and-run accident guide explains why early documentation matters.
Uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may matter when a driver leaves the scene or lacks enough insurance. Indiana Code 27-7-5-2[3] addresses UM/UIM coverage. The terms of your policy will matter, and a hit-and-run accident lawyer can review the available coverage without assuming what a particular policy provides.
Evidence about alcohol service may also be relevant in limited circumstances under Indiana Code 7.1-5-10-15.5. That law does not make every person or business that provided alcohol responsible. The facts about visible intoxication and causation must be examined carefully.
Why location matters in Indiana injury claims
Because the reported crashes occurred in Vigo County and the Vigo County Sheriff's Office led the response, local records and witnesses may be important. The investigating agency's crash report can usually be obtained after the investigation, but it is not a determination of civil liability. You can learn more about obtaining an Indiana crash report.
Indiana generally allows two years for a personal injury action under Indiana Code 34-11-2-4[4]. Indiana's comparative-fault rule can bar recovery when a claimant is more than 50 percent at fault under Indiana Code 34-51-2-6[5]. When fault is hotly contested, photographs, witness accounts, vehicle information, and other records can help explain what happened.
How Delventhal Law Office can help
Delventhal Law Office, LLC is a Fort Wayne personal injury law firm founded by attorney Chad E. Delventhal in 2009. The firm can review crash reports, insurance coverage, medical records, and available evidence for people hurt by someone else's carelessness on Indiana roads.
Insurance companies may aggressively defend a claim or dispute the cause and extent of an injury. Delventhal Law Office can identify applicable deadlines, examine possible sources of coverage, and give you a plain-language assessment without promising a particular result. The firm offers a free case evaluation.
This post is based on public reporting, the investigation may be ongoing, and nothing here is legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship.
