What happened
A pedestrian was hospitalized after being struck by a turning car at Chicago Avenue and West Pike Street in Goshen on Monday afternoon, October 5, 2026, according to The Goshen News police roundup[1]. The investigation is ongoing.
The crash happened at about 2:44 p.m. A gray 2008 Chevrolet HHR driven by an 82-year-old Middlebury man was southbound on Chicago Avenue and turning onto West Pike Street when it struck a 59-year-old Goshen man who was on foot. The pedestrian was hospitalized, but his condition was not reported.
The Goshen News reported that a witness said the pedestrian ran in front of the vehicle. The driver said he did not see him in time. No citation was reported, and fault has not been determined. The Goshen Police Department responded.
What should accident victims do next?
Get medical care right away and keep every record from the hospital and follow-up visits. You can also review these evidence-preservation steps for vulnerable road users, while keeping in mind that every incident has different facts.
Request the crash report from the Goshen Police Department. It lists the driver, vehicle, insurance information, and any witnesses. A crash report is not a final determination of civil liability. This guide explains how to obtain an Indiana crash report.
Write down what you remember about the light, the crosswalk, and the turning vehicle as soon as you can. Witness accounts in pedestrian crashes can differ, and early notes may help preserve details while they are fresh.
If you have auto insurance, your own policy may provide medical payments or uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage even though you were walking. Coverage depends on the policy language and the facts.
Why location matters in Indiana injury claims
This crash happened at a city intersection in Goshen, in Elkhart County, and the Goshen Police Department responded. An Indiana civil case is usually filed in the county where the crash happened or where a defendant lives.
Pedestrian claims often turn on comparative fault. Under Ind. Code 34-51-2-6, a person’s recovery is reduced by that person’s share of fault and is barred if that share is more than 50 percent. A police report or witness account does not decide civil fault by itself. You can read more about Indiana’s comparative-fault rule.
Underinsured motorist coverage under Ind. Code 27-7-5-2 can matter when injuries are serious. The general deadline to file an injury claim is two years under Ind. Code 34-11-2-4, although exceptions can affect the deadline.
How Delventhal Law Office can help
Delventhal Law Office is a Fort Wayne personal injury law firm founded by attorney Chad E. Delventhal in 2009. The firm helps people in Elkhart County and across Indiana who are hurt because of someone else’s carelessness on Indiana roads, including pedestrians. Insurance companies may aggressively defend disputed pedestrian claims, especially when the parties and witnesses give different accounts.
Chad Delventhal can explain how fault is weighed, review available insurance coverage, and identify which deadlines may apply. No outcome can be promised. 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.
