Two people were seriously hurt when a driver fleeing Indiana State Police crashed into several vehicles near Morris Street and Belmont Avenue on the southwest side of Indianapolis on Saturday, October 24, 2026, according to WTHR's report about the Indianapolis pursuit[1]. The exact time of the crash was not reported.
WTHR reported that troopers tried to stop a Chevrolet Sonic that had been reported stolen and was carrying a license plate stolen from another car. The driver fled for about 1.5 miles before crashing into several vehicles near Morris Street and Belmont Avenue.
One person suffered a chest crush injury, and another suffered a fractured shoulder and collarbone, according to WTHR. The injured people have not been named.
WTHR reported that the driver, Cesar Rojas of Indianapolis, ran from the scene and was located a short time later. He was charged on October 27 with offenses including resisting law enforcement with a vehicle and leaving the scene of a crash causing moderate or serious bodily injury. Charges are accusations, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The WTHR story was also carried by Yahoo News[2], and the investigation is ongoing.
What Should Accident Victims Do Next?
If you were hurt in a crash, get medical care and follow the treatment instructions you receive. Keep your treatment records, bills, and proof of missed work. You can also ask Indiana State Police for the crash report number and review this guide to obtaining an Indiana police crash report.
Evidence can disappear while an investigation is still open. Photographs, witness information, insurance documents, and available video may matter. The firm's guide to evidence in an Indiana car accident claim explains what records may be useful.
When the vehicle that caused a crash was stolen, the owner's insurance may not provide liability coverage for the unauthorized driver. You should check your own policy for uninsured motorist coverage and report the crash to your insurer promptly. Policy language matters, as explained in this guide to uninsured and underinsured motorist claims. Be careful about giving a recorded statement before you understand what your policy requires and how the statement may be used.
Why Location Matters in Indiana Injury Claims
This crash happened near Morris Street and Belmont Avenue in Indianapolis, in Marion County, and Indiana State Police were involved. 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 and $50,000 per accident in bodily injury liability coverage, plus $25,000 in property damage coverage, under Ind. Code 9-25-4-5. A driver using a stolen car may have no liability coverage that applies. Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage under Ind. Code 27-7-5-2 may therefore become an important potential source of payment, depending on the policy.
Indiana divides fault among those involved under Ind. Code 34-51-2-6. An injured person whose fault is greater than 50 percent recovers nothing; otherwise, any recovery is reduced by that person's percentage of fault. A police report does not by itself determine civil liability.
Most Indiana personal injury claims must be filed within two years under Ind. Code 34-11-2-4. If a claim against a state agency were considered, written notice under Ind. Code 34-13-3-6 generally must be given within 270 days. No source has suggested that an agency is responsible for this crash.
How Delventhal Law Office Can Help
Delventhal Law Office, LLC is a personal injury law firm founded by attorney Chad E. Delventhal in Fort Wayne in 2009. The firm helps people across Indiana who are hurt because of carelessness on the road, including crashes involving fleeing or uninsured drivers.
Insurance companies may aggressively defend coverage and fault questions when a stolen vehicle is involved. Chad Delventhal can review the available policies, explain Indiana injury deadlines, and discuss whether uninsured motorist coverage may apply. You can request a free case evaluation. 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.
