What happened near Trine University
A driver struck a food truck operating at a Trine University event in Angola and left the scene, according to The Herald Republican[1]. The Angola Police Department investigation is ongoing.
The crash happened on the night of Friday, September 25, 2026, just outside Trine University near the TKE fraternity house. The food truck was working a university event when a vehicle struck its front and the driver drove away. The exact time and street were not reported.
One of the owners' sons was checked for a leg injury, and his leg was not broken. The reporting does not say whether he was taken to a hospital. The truck's hood vent cracked, grease spilled, and the trailer needs a structural inspection.
The owners reportedly have the driver's license plate number, and 20 to 30 people witnessed the crash. They were waiting for the Angola Police Department report. No arrest, citation, or charge has been reported, and the driver has not been publicly identified.
What accident victims should do next
A hit-and-run can leave you unsure what to do first. Call police promptly and stay at the scene when it is safe to do so. The report and report number can become important parts of an insurance claim. You can also review how to obtain an Indiana crash report.
Write down the plate number and a description of the vehicle and driver while the details are fresh. Collect names and contact information from witnesses, ask whether anyone recorded video, and check for nearby security cameras before footage is overwritten. The firm's guide to evidence after an Indiana crash explains why early preservation matters.
Get medical care for any injury, including one that initially seems minor, and keep the related records. For a business vehicle, photograph the damage and retain repair estimates, inspection reports, and records showing lost business while the vehicle is unavailable. If the injured person was working at the time, workplace coverage may also be involved.
Why location and insurance matter
This crash happened in Angola in Steuben County, and the Angola Police Department is handling the report. An Indiana injury case is generally filed in the county where the crash occurred or where a defendant lives.
If the driver who left is identified, a claim may involve that driver and the driver's insurer. Indiana's minimum liability limits under IC 9-25-4-5[2] are $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for bodily injury, plus $25,000 for property damage.
If the driver is never found or has no insurance, uninsured motorist coverage under IC 27-7-5-2[3] may be an important source of recovery, depending on the policy and facts. Policy terms may require prompt police reporting. You can read more about hit-and-run accident claims and the evidence that may support them.
Indiana's modified comparative fault rule, IC 34-51-2-6[4], reduces recovery by an injured person's percentage of fault and bars recovery when that person's fault is greater than 50 percent. The facts reported here do not establish civil liability, and insurers may examine the food truck's placement and lighting along with witness accounts and other evidence.
The general deadline for an Indiana personal injury lawsuit is two years from the crash under IC 34-11-2-4[5], which here means September 25, 2028. The reporting does not give the ages of the owners' sons. If an injured person is a minor, IC 34-11-6-1[6] generally tolls the limitations period until the legal disability is removed.
How Delventhal Law Office can help
Delventhal Law Office, LLC is a Fort Wayne personal injury firm founded by attorney Chad E. Delventhal in 2009. The firm handles hit-and-run and uninsured motorist claims throughout northeast Indiana, including Steuben County.
Delventhal Law Office can help obtain the police report, preserve witness and video evidence, review available insurance, and address an identified driver's insurer or a possible uninsured motorist claim. Insurance carriers may aggressively defend disputed claims, so careful documentation matters. If you were hurt by a driver who left the scene, you can request a free case evaluation to discuss your options. Every case is different, and no result can be promised.
This post is based on public reporting, the investigation may be ongoing, and nothing here is legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship.
