What happened
An SUV ran a red light and struck a school bus in downtown Plymouth on Monday morning, November 2, 2026, according to GIANT fm's account of a Plymouth Police Department report[1].
The crash happened at 9:26 a.m. at Michigan and Jefferson streets. The SUV was westbound on Jefferson Street when it ran a red light and struck the driver's side of the bus, the report says. The SUV's 84-year-old driver was cited for running the red light.
One driver was taken to Plymouth Hospital for evaluation, but the report does not say which driver. The only student on the bus was not injured. Plymouth Fire and EMS responded. This account comes from a single source, and the investigation is ongoing.
What should accident victims do next?
If you are hurt in a crash with a school bus, or while driving one, get medical care and keep every treatment record. You can also follow these practical steps after an Indiana traffic accident.
Ask the Plymouth Police Department for the crash report. The firm's guide explains how to obtain an Indiana police accident report. Parents should also ask the school district for any incident report concerning the bus.
A bus driver hurt while working may have workers' compensation benefits as well as a claim against an at-fault driver. Those claims involve different rules, insurers, and records, so it is important to keep work-related documents and medical records organized.
Why location matters in Indiana injury claims
This crash happened at a signalized downtown intersection in Plymouth, Marshall County, and the Plymouth Police Department took the report. A civil case is usually filed in the county where the crash happened or where a defendant lives.
School buses are often operated by a school corporation or a contractor. When a claim involves a public school corporation, Indiana's Tort Claims Act generally requires written notice within 180 days under Ind. Code 34-13-3-8. You can learn more about Indiana government tort claim notices. No source has suggested that the bus driver was at fault.
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. Indiana drivers must carry at least 25/50/25 liability coverage under Ind. Code 9-25-4-5. A police report is not a final determination of civil liability.
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 Indiana who are hurt because of someone else's carelessness on the road. Insurance companies may aggressively defend disputed claims, especially when several parties or a government entity may be involved.
Attorney Chad Delventhal can explain how intersection and school bus crash claims work, identify which deadlines may apply, and help preserve the records needed to evaluate a claim. You can request 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.
