Three vehicles, including a semi waiting to turn onto southbound Interstate 69, were involved in a crash at the County Road 11-A interchange in Auburn just before 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, according to KPC News[1] and WOWO[2].
What happened at the interchange
KPC News, citing the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, reported that the semi was stopped on C.R. 11-A while waiting to turn south onto I-69. A car failed to stop at the intersection and collided with a privately driven, decommissioned ambulance and the semi. The car and ambulance came to rest against the southbound guardrail. Witnesses told deputies that the car failed to stop.
The car's driver suffered a chest injury and minor cuts and was taken by Parkview EMS to a local hospital. The sheriff's office wrote that alcohol was believed to be a contributing factor, according to KPC News and WOWO. No citations or arrests were reported.
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, Garrett Fire Department, and Parkview EMS responded. The investigation is ongoing.
For drivers who use this interchange, the crash is a reminder that ramp intersections combine local traffic with large trucks that may be stopped or slowly turning onto the interstate. Coming to a full stop, watching for vehicles already waiting to turn, and never driving after drinking are basic safety steps.
What should accident victims do next?
If you are hit at a highway interchange, call 911, get medical care, and ask the responding agency for the crash report number. You can also review these steps to take after an Indiana traffic accident.
Take photos of the vehicles, the stop signs or signals, and where each vehicle came to rest. Write down the names of witnesses, and keep records of treatment, bills, and missed work. Because video and other records can be lost or overwritten, timely evidence preservation can matter.
Check your own auto policy because it may include coverage that applies when another driver's insurance is limited. A Fort Wayne truck accident attorney can review the available policies when a commercial vehicle is involved.
Why location matters in Indiana injury claims
This crash happened at the C.R. 11-A interchange with I-69 in Auburn, in DeKalb County, and the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office investigated. A civil case is usually filed in the county where the crash happened or where a defendant lives or does business.
Indiana divides fault among those involved under Ind. Code 34-51-2-6. A person found more than 50 percent at fault cannot recover; otherwise, the recovery is reduced by that person's percentage of fault. A police crash report is not a determination of civil liability.
Indiana's minimum liability coverage is 25/50/25 under Ind. Code 9-25-4-5, and insurers must offer uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage under Ind. Code 27-7-5-2. Most injury claims must be filed within two years under Ind. Code 34-11-2-4.
How Delventhal Law Office can help
Delventhal Law Office, LLC is a personal injury law firm in Fort Wayne, Indiana, founded by attorney Chad E. Delventhal in 2009. The firm helps people across northeast Indiana who are hurt because of someone else's carelessness on Indiana roads.
Attorney Chad Delventhal can explain how Indiana injury claims work, review available insurance, and identify 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.
