Two loaded grain semis collided at County Road 300 East and County Road 550 South, known as the Kewanna Blacktop, east of Star City in Pulaski County just before 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The incident was reported by GIANT fm[1] and the Pulaski Post[2].
What happened
According to GIANT fm, citing the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department's preliminary report, a southbound semi on County Road 300 East failed to yield to crossing traffic. A westbound semi on County Road 550 South then struck the side of its trailer.
The southbound driver, from Denver, Indiana, was treated at the scene and released. The westbound driver, from Kewanna, was flown to Memorial Hospital in South Bend in stable condition. Family members reportedly said that driver was released later that day.
The Pulaski Post reported that neither truck driver sustained serious injuries. The road remained closed until about 10 p.m. No citations have been reported, and the sheriff's findings remain preliminary.
What you can do after a commercial truck crash
Harvest season puts more heavy trucks on rural county roads. If you are hurt in a crash with a commercial truck, get a medical evaluation and keep your records and bills, including any air-transport bill.
Ask the investigating agency for the crash report number and instructions for requesting the report. A police report is not a final determination of civil responsibility, but it can provide useful information about the vehicles, drivers, and initial investigation. This guide explains how to obtain an Indiana crash report.
Write down who owns each truck. A farm operation, grain hauler, carrier, or employer may have insurance and records that matter. Evidence such as vehicle data, commercial-carrier logs, and camera footage can be lost or overwritten quickly, so timely preservation requests matter. You can read more about evidence that may support an Indiana crash claim.
Insurance companies may ask for recorded statements while the facts are still being investigated. Before agreeing, make sure you understand who is asking, what coverage is involved, and how the statement may be used. The firm's guide to recorded statements and medical releases explains those concerns in plain language.
Why the location and working relationship matter
This crash happened at County Road 300 East and County Road 550 South in Pulaski County, and the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department investigated. A civil case would ordinarily be filed in Pulaski County or where a defendant lives or does business.
Most Indiana personal injury claims must be filed within two years under Indiana Code 34-11-2-4[3]. Under Indiana's Comparative Fault Act, an injured person whose own fault is greater than 50 percent recovers nothing. Otherwise, the recovery is reduced by that person's percentage of fault under Indiana Code 34-51-2-6[4].
When a driver was working at the time of a crash, an employer's coverage may also be involved. Ownership, employment, hauling arrangements, and applicable insurance policies can affect which parties and coverage should be reviewed.
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 the road, including crashes involving semis and farm trucks.
A Fort Wayne truck accident attorney can review the available records, identify potential insurance coverage, and explain how Indiana fault rules apply. No result can be promised, but you can schedule a free case evaluation to discuss the facts and your options.
This post is based on public reporting, the investigation may be ongoing, and nothing here is legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship.
