A 19-year-old Milford driver has been arrested on criminal recklessness and reckless driving charges after a crash at County Road 350 North and North Riverlawn Drive in Warsaw seriously injured a child passenger, according to InkFreeNews[1]. The outlet reported the arrest on October 13, 2026. The crash happened on August 3, but the report did not state the year or day of the week.
What happened
InkFreeNews reported that a westbound GMC Envoy crossed railroad tracks and struck a utility pole. A child passenger was ejected through the rear windshield and airlifted.
According to the report, Warsaw police said crash data showed the vehicle traveling 62 mph in a 35 mph zone five seconds before impact, with no braking.
InkFreeNews reported that the driver faces a Level 6 felony charge of criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon and a Class A misdemeanor charge of reckless driving causing bodily injury. The driver was released on bond and has an initial hearing set for October 22. The charges are allegations, and the driver is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Out of respect for the child, this article does not include identifying details.
What Should Accident Victims Do Next?
When a child is hurt as a passenger, a full medical evaluation and follow-up care come first. Keep every record and bill, including records for therapy or surgery. You can also request the crash report from the investigating police agency. This guide explains how to obtain an Indiana crash report.
Passengers, including children, can often make a claim against the insurance of the driver who caused the crash. Your household auto policy may also provide coverage, depending on its terms. The firm’s guide to Indiana passenger injury claims explains which policies may apply.
Be careful about giving a recorded statement to an insurer before you understand your options. Insurance companies may aggressively defend claims involving serious injuries, disputed fault, or limited coverage. Accurate records and timely evidence preservation can matter.
Why Location Matters in Indiana Injury Claims
This crash happened at County Road 350 North and North Riverlawn Drive in Warsaw, in Kosciusko County. A civil case would ordinarily be filed in Kosciusko County or where a defendant is located.
Most Indiana injury claims must be filed within two years under Ind. Code 34-11-2-4. A child’s own claim is generally tolled until the child turns 18 under Ind. Code 34-11-6-1. A parent’s claim for a child’s medical expenses can follow different timing, so it is wise not to wait.
Indiana’s modified comparative fault rule, Ind. Code 34-51-2-6, reduces recovery by a person’s share of fault. An injured person whose own fault is greater than 50 percent recovers nothing. A police report is not a final determination of civil liability. You can read more about Indiana’s comparative fault rule.
Indiana’s minimum liability limits under Ind. Code 9-25-4-5 are $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for bodily injury. Underinsured motorist coverage under Ind. Code 27-7-5-2 can matter when injuries are serious and available liability coverage is insufficient.
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 families across northeast Indiana when someone, including a child, is hurt because of another person’s carelessness on the road.
Chad Delventhal can explain how passenger injury claims work, review the available insurance policies, and identify the deadlines that may apply. No outcome can be promised in any case. 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.
