What happened
Six people were hurt in a hayride accident at Remnant Church in Terre Haute on Saturday, October 3, 2026, according to the Terre Haute Tribune-Star[1]. The riders were on a flatbed trailer pulled by a tractor during the final ride of the day.
The Tribune-Star reported that the church’s pastor, who was driving the tractor, said in a video that his foot slipped from the brake to the accelerator while going around a pine tree. According to his account, the movement jolted the tractor and tilted the trailer. This is the driver’s description, not a reported police finding.
All six riders were treated at a local hospital and released the same day with bruises and no broken bones, according to the Tribune-Star. One rider wore a neck brace. The newspaper described the riders as teens and young adults but did not identify them.
What accident victims should do next
If you were hurt during a hayride, wagon ride, or another organized outing, follow the medical instructions you received and keep your discharge papers and later appointment records. You can also review this guide about evidence that may help document an Indiana injury claim.
Write down what you remember while the details are fresh, including where riders were seated, how the trailer was hitched, and how fast it appeared to be moving. Keep any photos of the trailer, route, or obstacles, along with the names of other riders. Evidence can be lost or overwritten, so timely preservation requests may matter.
Insurance coverage may depend on the property, operator, event host, and applicable policies. A lawyer can review those details without assuming that a single person or organization is legally responsible.
Why location matters in Indiana injury claims
The reported accident happened on private property in Vigo County, not on a public road. Questions about the property owner’s and operator’s duties of care may therefore matter more than ordinary traffic rules. The premises liability overview explains how property conditions and control can affect an injury claim.
Most Indiana personal injury claims must be filed within two years under Indiana Code 34-11-2-4[2]. For an injured minor, Indiana Code 34-11-6-1[3] can affect when the limitations period begins to run. The firm’s guide to Indiana injury claim timing provides additional context about filing periods.
Indiana’s comparative fault rule under Indiana Code 34-51-2-6[4] can divide responsibility among those involved. An injured person whose fault is greater than 50 percent recovers nothing; otherwise, recovery is reduced by that person’s percentage of fault. These rules do not decide responsibility for this incident, which depends on the evidence and full circumstances.
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 how carelessness, property control, event supervision, and insurance may affect a claim, while giving you a plainspoken assessment of disputed facts and possible deadlines.
If you or a family member was hurt, 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.
