A passenger was thrown from a vehicle when it rolled onto its side at County Road 43 and County Road 50 near Millersburg at 4:13 a.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2026, according to police reports published by InkFreeNews[1].
InkFreeNews reported that a 74-year-old Ligonier man was driving and turned right from County Road 43 onto County Road 50, then lost control on loose gravel. The vehicle went onto its left side.
According to InkFreeNews, the passenger, a 64-year-old Ligonier woman, was ejected and complained of minor head injuries. She was taken to Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.
The report was listed under Elkhart County in InkFreeNews' area accident reports. This post relies on that single source, and the investigation is ongoing.
What accident victims should do next
Passengers are often unsure what to do after a crash, especially when the driver is a friend or family member. Get checked and follow up with your doctor. Keep every medical record, bill, scene photo, and note about the gravel and lighting together.
You can request the crash report from the investigating agency. It may identify the road conditions, vehicle, and responding agency. An investigating agency's report is not a final determination of civil liability. This guide explains how to obtain an Indiana crash report, and this checklist covers evidence that may matter after a crash.
An injured passenger's claim may involve the driver's auto liability coverage, the passenger's own policy, or other available coverage, depending on the policy language and facts. The firm's guide to Indiana passenger injury claims explains the coverage questions that can arise.
Why location matters in Indiana injury claims
This crash happened at a rural county road intersection in Elkhart County. A civil claim would usually be filed in the county where the crash happened or where a defendant lives.
Loose gravel on a county road can raise questions about road maintenance, but nothing reported so far establishes a road defect. If a claim involved a county or another government body, the Indiana Tort Claims Act can require written notice within 180 days under Ind. Code 34-13-3-8. You can read more about Indiana government tort claim notices.
Indiana's minimum auto liability limits under Ind. Code 9-25-4-5 are $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for bodily injury, plus $25,000 for property damage. Underinsured motorist coverage under Ind. Code 27-7-5-2 may matter when injuries exceed the available liability limits. Most Indiana personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the injury under Ind. Code 34-11-2-4, although shorter notice periods and other exceptions may apply.
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 helps injured passengers and drivers across northern Indiana understand insurance coverage, evidence, and deadlines. Insurance companies may aggressively defend disputed claims, so careful documentation can matter.
If you were hurt because of someone else's carelessness on an Indiana road, you can request a free case evaluation. No outcome can be promised in any case.
This post is based on public reporting, the investigation may be ongoing, and nothing here is legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship.
