What was reported
Elkhart police identified Edith Fay Bullock, 69, of Elkhart, as the woman killed after she was struck by a vehicle near County Road 4 and Cassopolis Street on Friday night, October 9, 2026. The identification was reported by The Elkhart Truth[1], WISH-TV[2], WSBT[3], and 95.3 MNC[4].
According to WISH-TV, Bullock was crossing Cassopolis Street at about 7:59 p.m. when a northbound Jeep Wrangler struck her. The male driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with police. He has not been named.
The reports differ on where Bullock died. The Elkhart Truth reported that she was pronounced dead at the scene, while other outlets reported that she died at a hospital. That difference remains unresolved.
No charges have been announced. The Elkhart Police Department[5] said its Fatal Crash Team is investigating. The cause and any fault remain undetermined.
What accident victims should do next
After a pedestrian death, the first steps are often practical. You can work with the coroner and the investigating police agency, and ask the Elkhart Police Department how to obtain the crash report when the Fatal Crash Team's investigation is complete. A police report is not a determination of civil liability. This guide explains how to obtain an Indiana crash report.
Keep copies of medical bills, funeral expenses, insurance letters, and other related paperwork. You can also review the evidence that may matter after an Indiana crash. Evidence can be lost or overwritten quickly, so timely preservation requests may be important.
Check applicable auto policies. Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage can apply to family members hurt or killed as pedestrians, depending on the policy. You should also be careful about giving a recorded statement before you understand your options.
Why location matters in Indiana injury claims
This crash happened near County Road 4 and Cassopolis Street in Elkhart, in Elkhart County. A civil case would ordinarily be filed in Elkhart County or where a defendant lives.
Indiana's wrongful death statutes, Ind. Code 34-23-1-1 and 34-23-1-2, govern claims after a death. The general two-year deadline appears in Ind. Code 34-11-2-4. Indiana's modified comparative fault rule, Ind. Code 34-51-2-6, reduces recovery by a person's own share of fault and bars recovery when that share is greater than 50 percent. Fault can be hotly contested in pedestrian cases, and the investigation here has not determined fault.
Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage is governed by Ind. Code 27-7-5-2. Because deadlines and coverage terms can affect a claim, families may find it useful to review the firm's plain-language guide to Indiana accident claim deadlines.
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 Indiana families understand wrongful death claims, how fault is evaluated in pedestrian crashes, and which deadlines may apply. No outcome can be promised, and insurers may aggressively defend disputed claims.
If you want to discuss the available records and insurance questions, you can consult a Fort Wayne wrongful death attorney or request 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.
