What happened near Garrett
A 58-year-old Auburn woman was taken to Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne after a two-vehicle crash at County Road 7 and County Road 54 near Garrett at 1:36 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2026, according to KPC News (The Star)[1].
KPC News reported that an eastbound 2005 Ford F-150 on County Road 54 entered the intersection and collided with a southbound 2021 Chevrolet Equinox on County Road 7. The Equinox went onto an embankment and rolled onto its side.
The Equinox driver complained of nausea and was taken by Parkview EMS to Parkview Regional Medical Center. The 43-year-old Garrett man driving the pickup was not hurt.
The pickup driver told deputies he did not see the other vehicle, according to KPC News. No citation was reported. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office handled the crash with help from Garrett Fire and Garrett Police. The investigation is ongoing, and the public report does not determine civil fault.
What accident victims should do next
Even when injuries seem minor at first, you should get checked by a doctor and follow up if symptoms change. Keep the crash report number, photos of the vehicles and intersection, and records of medical bills and vehicle damage. The firm’s guide to evidence after an Indiana car accident explains why those records can matter.
You should also notify your own insurance company promptly. If you are unsure what information to provide, review the guidance on notifying an insurer after an Indiana accident.
Why location matters in an Indiana injury claim
This crash happened near Garrett in DeKalb County, and the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office responded. A civil case is usually filed in the county where the crash happened or where a defendant lives.
Most Indiana injury claims must be filed within two years under Ind. Code 34-11-2-4. Indiana divides fault among those involved under Ind. Code 34-51-2-6. An injured person whose own fault is greater than 50 percent recovers nothing; otherwise, recovery is reduced by that person’s percentage of fault. A police crash report is not a final determination of civil liability.
Because fault can be hotly contested, photographs, witness information, vehicle records, and medical documentation can matter. You can read more about Indiana’s comparative-fault rule and how it may affect a claim.
How Delventhal Law Office can help
Delventhal Law Office, LLC is a Fort Wayne personal injury law firm founded by attorney Chad E. Delventhal in 2009. The firm helps people in DeKalb County and across northeast Indiana who are hurt because of someone else’s carelessness on the road. Attorney Chad Delventhal can explain how an Indiana injury claim works, help preserve relevant records, and deal with insurers that may aggressively defend a claim.
No outcome can be promised in any case. If you want to discuss the facts and applicable deadlines, 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.
