What happened near Carlisle
A driver was stabbed by a passenger in a blue Dodge Challenger on northbound U.S. 41 near County Road 975 South, south of Carlisle, on Friday, October 16, 2026, according to WTHI-TV[1], citing Indiana State Police. The car then crashed, and the passenger ran from the scene on foot.
WTHI-TV reported that the driver was taken to a local hospital, where he was being treated. His name and condition were not released.
Indiana State Police identified the suspect as Max Underhill of Washington, Indiana, and described him as armed and dangerous, according to WTHI-TV. A MyWabashValley BOLO notice[2] also concerned the search. WTHI-TV reported that he was arrested at about 5 p.m. Friday at the Knox-Sullivan county line after a search involving Indiana State Police, the Sullivan and Knox County sheriff's offices, Carlisle police, and Indiana Conservation Officers. Charges had not yet been listed. Anyone arrested is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court, and the investigation is ongoing.
What should injured people do next?
If you were hurt in a crash or an assault, follow all medical advice and keep every follow-up appointment. Keep copies of medical records, bills, photographs of the vehicle, and photographs of any injuries. These materials can help document what happened and how the incident affected you.
Request the crash and incident reports from Indiana State Police once they are available. You can also review guidance about obtaining an Indiana crash report and preserving evidence for an injury claim.
Talk with your own insurance company about medical payments and other available coverage. Be careful about giving a recorded statement before you understand your options. The firm's guide to insurance recorded statements and medical releases explains why accurate, measured communication matters.
Why location and insurance coverage matter
This incident happened on U.S. 41 south of Carlisle, in Sullivan County, and Indiana State Police are investigating. The location usually determines which county's courts would hear a civil case.
When an injury is caused by an intentional act inside a vehicle, insurance questions can be complicated. Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage under Ind. Code 27-7-5-2 is one coverage that may be reviewed, depending on the policy and facts. You can learn more about uninsured and underinsured motorist claims.
Most Indiana injury claims must be filed within two years under Ind. Code 34-11-2-4. Waiting can also make evidence harder to obtain, so it is important to identify the applicable deadlines promptly.
How Delventhal Law Office can help
Delventhal Law Office, LLC is a personal injury law firm in Fort Wayne, Indiana, founded by attorney Chad E. Delventhal in 2009. The firm helps people across Indiana who are hurt because of someone else's wrongdoing or carelessness. Chad Delventhal can explain how injury claims, insurance coverage, and filing deadlines may apply. No outcome can be promised in any case.
If you have questions about an injury claim, you can 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.
