What was reported
One week after a cyclist was killed in a hit-and-run on the west side of Indianapolis, her family asked the public to help identify the driver. The account was published by WISH-TV[1] and shared by WRTV[2].
WISH-TV reported that Terry Sadberry, 56, was struck from behind and killed while riding her bicycle at about 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2026. The driver fled. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department has no suspect and has not released a description of the vehicle.
WISH-TV placed the crash near West Michigan Street and Grande Avenue. Earlier reporting reviewed for this site placed the crash on West Cossell Road, with Sadberry found near West Michigan Street and Grande Avenue. The exact point of impact has not been confirmed.
The family is seeking video and information
On Sunday, October 11, Sadberry's identical twin sister asked anyone with home or business surveillance video from 9 p.m. to midnight on the night of the crash to come forward. The family also asked for information about any vehicle with unexplained damage.
Tips may be provided to Crime Stoppers at 317-262-8477. No arrest has been reported, and the investigation remains ongoing.
What families can do after a hit-and-run
When a driver leaves the scene, you may have important questions before police identify anyone responsible. Information should be shared with investigators promptly because video from homes and businesses can be overwritten within days or weeks. Additional guidance about locating and preserving recordings is available in the firm's article about traffic-camera and surveillance video after an Indiana crash.
You should also obtain the IMPD report number, which may be needed for an insurance claim even if the driver is never found. The investigating agency's crash report can usually be obtained after the investigation, but a police report does not determine civil liability. The firm's guide explains how to obtain an Indiana crash report.
Insurance and Indiana law
You should notify your own auto insurer promptly. Uninsured motorist coverage on a household policy may apply in some hit-and-run cases, including some involving cyclists, depending on the policy. Indiana insurers must offer uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage under Ind. Code 27-7-5-2. The firm's hit-and-run accident guide discusses early reporting, evidence, and insurance issues.
If the driver is later identified, Indiana's minimum liability limits under Ind. Code 9-25-4-5 are 25,000 dollars per person and 50,000 dollars per accident for bodily injury, plus 25,000 dollars for property damage. Those minimum limits may not cover every loss. Policy language and available coverage must be reviewed carefully.
Claims after a death may be governed by Indiana's wrongful death statute, Ind. Code 34-23-1-1. Most Indiana personal injury and wrongful death claims must be filed within two years of the injury or death under Ind. Code 34-11-2-4. Indiana's modified comparative fault rule, Ind. Code 34-51-2-6, generally bars recovery when an injured person's fault is greater than 50 percent; otherwise, recovery is reduced by that person's percentage of fault.
Keep funeral bills, medical bills, insurance letters, police information, and related records together. A family considering its options can review information about working with a Fort Wayne bicycle accident attorney.
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 people across Indiana who are hurt because of someone else's carelessness on Indiana roads, including families dealing with fatal bicycle and hit-and-run crashes.
Chad Delventhal can explain how uninsured motorist coverage may work, which deadlines may apply, and what to expect while a police investigation continues. 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.
