What happened
A vehicle struck a parked car and overturned on State Road 13 at East Old Road 30 near Pierceton at 9:33 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2026, according to a Kosciusko County Sheriff's Office accident report published by InkFreeNews[1].
The report states that the parked car's owner was outside the vehicle checking a flat tire when the car was hit. The striking vehicle overturned into the roadway, and the parked car was pushed into a yard. The owner of the parked car was not reported injured. A child passenger in the striking vehicle reported neck and back pain and was taken to a hospital by the driver. Damage was estimated at up to 25,000 dollars.
InkFreeNews reported[2] that State Road 13 was closed between Old Road 30 and County Road 150 for cleanup and reopened at about 10:39 p.m. No citations were listed. The sheriff's report is the only source for the crash details.
What should accident victims do next?
A flat tire or breakdown on a state highway at night is risky. If you can, move fully off the road, turn on your hazard lights, and stay well away from traffic while you wait for help. This guide on what to do after an Indiana traffic accident explains other practical steps.
Children should always ride in a car seat, booster, or seat belt that fits their size. After any crash, a child who complains of neck or back pain should be checked by a doctor, even if the pain seems mild. Keep copies of medical records and the crash report number. You can also review how to obtain an Indiana crash report.
Why location matters in Indiana injury claims
This crash happened on State Road 13 at East Old Road 30 near Pierceton, in Kosciusko County, and the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Office responded. A civil case would usually be filed in the county where the crash happened or where a defendant lives.
Indiana divides fault among those involved under Ind. Code 34-51-2-6. An injured person's recovery is reduced by that person's percentage of fault, and no recovery is allowed if that person's fault is greater than 50 percent. A police report does not determine civil liability. More information is available in this plain-language explanation of Indiana's comparative-fault rule.
Most injury claims must be filed within two years under Ind. Code 34-11-2-4. When the injured person is a child, Ind. Code 34-11-6-1 can extend that time. Because deadlines can depend on the facts, it is important to identify the applicable period early.
How Delventhal Law Office can help
Delventhal Law Office in Fort Wayne helps families across northeast Indiana when someone, including a child, is hurt because of someone else's carelessness on the road. Attorney Chad Delventhal can explain how Indiana injury claims work, review the evidence and insurance issues, and identify which deadlines may apply. No outcome can be promised in any case.
If you have questions after a crash, you can consult a Fort Wayne car accident 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.
