A driver was taken to a hospital after a two-vehicle crash on East Purl Street in Goshen at 3:22 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, according to a Goshen News police report[1] published October 29.
What the report says happened
The Goshen News reported that a 16-year-old driving a white 2016 Chevrolet Malibu was going the wrong way on one-way South 10th Street around vehicles stopped for a train. The teen told police that her view was blocked and she did not see a blue 2014 Toyota Sienna. The report states that the Malibu failed to yield.
The Sienna’s driver, a 45-year-old Goshen woman, was taken to a hospital. Her injuries were not described. Goshen Police sent charges to the Prosecutor’s Office, but the report does not identify the person against whom charges were sent. A police report and any charging decision do not determine civil liability.
What you can do after a crash
If you are hurt in a collision, get checked by a doctor and keep your treatment records, bills, and documentation of missed work. The firm’s guide to what to do after an Indiana traffic accident explains practical steps for protecting your health and preserving basic information.
You can ask the Goshen Police Department for the crash report number. You can also review how to obtain an Indiana crash report. The investigating agency’s report can usually be obtained after the investigation, but it is not a final decision about fault.
When a teen driver is involved, the vehicle may be insured under a parent’s policy. Report the crash to your own insurer promptly, keep copies of the policy and correspondence, and be careful about giving a recorded statement before you understand your options.
Why the location and evidence matter
This crash happened on East Purl Street in Goshen, within Elkhart County, and Goshen Police handled the report. A civil case would usually be filed in the county where the crash happened or where a defendant lives.
Crashes near railroad crossings and one-way streets can raise disputed right-of-way questions. Photographs, witness information, traffic-control signs, vehicle damage, and the crash report may help explain what occurred. A car accident attorney can review those materials without treating the initial report as the final word on civil responsibility.
Indiana’s modified comparative fault rule under Indiana Code 34-51-2-6[2] bars recovery when an injured person is more than 50 percent at fault. If that person is 50 percent or less at fault, the recovery is reduced by the assigned percentage of fault. Indiana requires drivers to carry at least 25/50/25 in liability coverage under Indiana Code 9-25-4-5[3], and most personal injury claims must be filed within two years under Indiana Code 34-11-2-4[4].
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. Attorney Chad Delventhal can explain how Indiana injury claims work, review the available insurance and evidence, and identify deadlines that may apply. No outcome can be promised in any case.
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.
