What happened
Three people, including two child passengers, reported pain after a two-vehicle crash at U.S. 27 and County Road 300 North in Jay County on Tuesday morning, November 3, 2026. The account comes from The Commercial Review’s police capsule reports[1] and has not been independently confirmed through a second source.
The report states that the crash happened at about 7:17 a.m. A 2016 Jeep Patriot heading east on County Road 300 North was turning north onto U.S. 27 when it collided with a southbound 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. The Jeep’s driver told police she was watching another turning vehicle and did not see the Malibu.
The Malibu’s driver reported back pain. Two child passengers reported face and abdominal pain. Both vehicles were towed, damage was estimated at $10,000 to $25,000, and no citation was reported.
What accident victims should do next
When children are in a crash, they may not clearly describe pain right away. Having them checked by a doctor, even when an injury initially seems minor, can protect their health and create a record of the care they received. Keep records from every visit and consider reviewing the firm’s guidance on injury claims involving children.
Car seats and booster seats involved in a crash usually need to be replaced, and the replacement cost is often part of a crash claim. Keep the seat, its instructions and purchase records until you know what your insurer requires. This guide explains car-seat replacement after an Indiana crash.
Ask the responding agency for the crash report and keep photographs of the vehicles. A crash report is useful, but it does not determine civil responsibility. Other records may also matter, as explained in this overview of evidence used in Indiana car accident claims.
Why location matters in an Indiana injury claim
This crash happened at a rural highway intersection in Jay County. A civil case is usually filed in the county where the crash happened or where a defendant lives. Drivers from neighboring counties are often involved in crashes on U.S. 27.
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, the recovery is reduced by that person’s percentage of fault. A police report or the absence of a citation does not settle that civil-fault analysis.
Most injury claims must be filed within two years under Ind. Code 34-11-2-4. For an injured child, Ind. Code 34-11-6-1 can affect when that period begins to run. These rules are general, and the correct deadline depends on the facts of the claim.
Indiana drivers must carry at least $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for bodily injury, plus $25,000 for property damage, under Ind. Code 9-25-4-5. Underinsured motorist coverage under Ind. Code 27-7-5-2 may matter when several people are hurt. Policy language and available limits should be reviewed carefully.
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 represents people across Indiana, including families with injured children, when they are hurt because of someone else’s carelessness on the road.
Insurance companies may aggressively defend a claim by disputing fault, the connection between the crash and an injury, or the value of medical care. A Fort Wayne car accident attorney can review the report, medical records, available coverage and filing deadlines. No outcome can be promised in any case.
You can request a free case evaluation to discuss the circumstances and learn which next steps may apply.
This post is based on public reporting, the investigation may be ongoing, and nothing here is legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship.
