A 67-year-old Milford man was killed in a three-vehicle crash at County Road 17 and County Road 40 in Elkhart County at about 4:55 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026, according to 95.3 MNC[1].
What happened
95.3 MNC identified the man as William Walker, 67, of Milford. He was driving a southbound car when a westbound minivan struck the rear driver's side of his car, the outlet reported. A northbound SUV was also involved. Walker died at the scene.
The outlet reported that the minivan driver left after the first collision and was later located using Flock cameras. The SUV driver and two child passengers, who were wearing seat belts, were taken to Elkhart General Hospital.
The exact sequence of the collisions was not described. No cause or charges were reported, so cause and fault remain undetermined. The Elkhart County Crash Investigation Team is investigating. A crash report is not itself a determination of civil liability.
What accident victims should do next
If you were hurt in a crash, get a full medical evaluation even when your injuries seem minor. Keep records of treatment, bills and missed work. You can also ask the investigating agency for the crash report number and review this guide to obtaining an Indiana crash report.
Families who lose someone in a crash often face many decisions at once. Keep copies of medical, funeral and insurance records. Be careful about giving a recorded statement to an insurance company before you understand your options. The firm's guide to evidence after an Indiana crash explains which records may matter.
Why location matters in Indiana injury claims
This crash happened at County Road 17 and County Road 40 in Elkhart County, and the Elkhart County Crash Investigation Team is investigating. 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 once fault is determined. An injured person whose fault is greater than 50 percent generally recovers nothing. Otherwise, the recovery is reduced by that person's percentage of fault. Because the investigation remains open, no conclusion about responsibility should be drawn from the initial report.
Wrongful death claims are governed by Ind. Code 34-23-1-1. Most Indiana personal injury and wrongful death claims must be filed within two years under Ind. Code 34-11-2-4. For injured children, Ind. Code 34-11-6-1 can extend the time to file. Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage under Ind. Code 27-7-5-2 may also matter when several people are hurt in one crash. You can read more about Indiana's comparative-fault rule and wrongful-death filing deadlines.
How Delventhal Law Office can help
Delventhal Law Office is a Fort Wayne personal injury firm founded by attorney Chad E. Delventhal in 2009. The firm helps people across northern Indiana who are hurt, and families who have lost someone, because of another person's carelessness on the road. Chad Delventhal can explain how Indiana wrongful death and injury claims work, identify which deadlines may apply, and deal with insurers that aggressively defend contested claims. No outcome can be promised.
The firm offers 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.
