What happened near West Lincoln Avenue
A 60-year-old woman riding a bicycle was struck by a vehicle that left the scene near West Lincoln Avenue and North Greene Road in Goshen at about 5 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, according to 95.3 MNC[1]. The station reported that she had minor injuries.
Investigators identified the vehicle involved, according to 95.3 MNC. Police planned to ask prosecutors to charge a 17-year-old with leaving the scene of a personal injury crash. They also planned to seek charges against a 30-year-old woman for false informing and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. No charges had been filed at the time of the report.
Charges are accusations, and anyone charged is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The investigation remains ongoing.
What should accident victims do next?
If you are hit while riding a bicycle, get checked by a doctor even when the injuries seem minor at first. Keep your treatment records, bills and missed-work information. Preserve the damaged bicycle, helmet and clothing without repairing or discarding them.
Ask the police department for the crash report number. The firm’s guide explains how to obtain an Indiana crash report. Photographs, witness information and other records may also matter, as explained in this overview of evidence used in Indiana accident claims.
Report a hit-and-run promptly to your own auto insurer because your policy may provide coverage even though you were riding a bicycle. Policy language and notice requirements matter. You can also review the firm’s guidance about UM/UIM coverage after a driver flees.
Why location matters in an Indiana injury claim
This crash happened near West Lincoln Avenue and North Greene Road in Goshen, in Elkhart County. A civil case would usually be filed in the county where the crash happened or where a defendant lives.
When the driver is a teenager, questions can arise about who owns the vehicle and whose insurance applies. Uninsured motorist coverage under Ind. Code 27-7-5-2 may help when a driver is uninsured or cannot be identified. 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 police report can help document the investigation, but it does not determine civil liability. Insurance companies may aggressively defend a claim or dispute who was responsible, so preserving records early can matter.
How Delventhal Law Office can help
Delventhal Law Office in Fort Wayne helps people across northern Indiana who are hurt because of someone else’s carelessness on the road, including bicyclists and hit-and-run victims. A Fort Wayne bicycle accident attorney can review the available evidence, insurance policies and deadlines.
Attorney Chad Delventhal can explain how Indiana injury claims work and which deadlines may apply. The firm offers 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.
