A driver was hurt when a maroon Ford Explorer struck her car at Washington Avenue and South Lincoln Park Drive in Evansville at about 12:30 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, then left the scene, according to 14 News (WFIE)[1].
14 News reported that the woman driving the other car lost consciousness and that a bystander pulled her out of the vehicle. Her name, age, and condition have not been reported.
Police later stopped the Explorer driver. According to 14 News, an affidavit says his breath smelled of alcohol, he refused a breath test, and more than 14 empty beer cans were found in the vehicle. He is held without bond in the Vanderburgh County Jail on charges of operating while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a crash. Charges are accusations, and a person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The investigation is ongoing.
What should accident victims do next?
If you are hurt in a crash, get medical care right away, especially after losing consciousness, even if you feel better later. Keep records of treatment, bills, and missed work. Ask police for the crash report number, and review these steps to take after an Indiana traffic accident.
After a hit-and-run, your own auto policy may matter. Check whether it includes uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage, give your insurer prompt notice, and be careful about recorded statements before you understand your options. More information is available in the firm's guide to what to do after a hit-and-run.
Why location matters in Indiana injury claims
This crash happened at Washington Avenue and South Lincoln Park Drive in Evansville, in Vanderburgh County, and Evansville police are investigating. A civil case would usually be filed in the county where the crash happened or where a defendant lives.
Indiana requires drivers to carry at least $25,000 per person in bodily injury liability coverage under Ind. Code 9-25-4-5. Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage under Ind. Code 27-7-5-2 may help when the other driver's coverage is missing or too low. Coverage depends on the policy and the facts.
Indiana divides fault among those involved under Ind. Code 34-51-2-6. Most injury claims must be filed within two years under Ind. Code 34-11-2-4. A criminal case and a civil claim are separate, and criminal charges do not by themselves decide civil liability.
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 carelessness on the road, including hit-and-run crashes and crashes involving suspected impaired drivers.
Chad Delventhal can explain how Indiana injury claims, insurance coverage, evidence, and deadlines may apply. Insurance companies may aggressively defend fault and coverage questions, so careful preparation matters. You can request a free case evaluation or learn more about working with a Fort Wayne hit-and-run accident lawyer. No outcome can be promised in any case.
This post is based on public reporting, the investigation may be ongoing, and nothing here is legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship.
