What happened near Sellersburg
A semi crash closed all lanes of Interstate 65 in both directions near Sellersburg on the morning of Tuesday, November 3, 2026, according to WISH-TV[1]. The crash happened near mile marker 17, between the Memphis exit (exit 16) and the Henryville exit (exit 19), both in Clark County. WISH-TV did not report an exact time.
Indiana State Police said the driver of the semi was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, WISH-TV reported. Only one vehicle, the semi, was reported involved. Northbound traffic was sent off the interstate at exit 16 and southbound traffic at exit 19, and drivers were urged to find other routes. Yahoo News[2] carried the same report.
WISH-TV's article text says the truck was southbound, while a photo caption on the same page says northbound. The direction of travel is therefore unclear. No cause, carrier, or driver name has been reported, and the cause remains undetermined.
What this crash tells drivers on I-65
Interstate closures send heavy traffic, including other trucks, onto exits and local roads that are not built for it. Backups on the interstate itself can also lead to rear-end crashes well behind the original scene. When you see a closure warning, slow down early, leave extra space, and consider leaving the interstate before you reach the queue. Watch for emergency vehicles and tow crews working near the lanes.
What should accident victims do next?
If you are hurt in a crash, get medical care first, even if your injuries seem minor, and keep records of treatment and missed work. Ask the investigating agency how to get the crash report. The firm's guide explains how to obtain an Indiana police accident report.
Take photos if it is safe, and write down the names of witnesses. More information is available in this guide to evidence that can help explain an Indiana crash. Be careful about giving a recorded statement to an insurance company before you understand your options.
Why location matters in Indiana injury claims
This crash happened on I-65 near Sellersburg in Clark County, and Indiana State Police handled the report. A civil case is usually filed in the county where a crash happened or where a defendant lives or does business.
Crashes involving commercial trucks can involve the driver, the carrier, and others, and the facts often take time to come out. A Fort Wayne truck accident attorney can review the available records and identify which people or businesses may be involved. Indiana divides fault among those involved under Ind. Code 34-51-2-6. A person whose fault is greater than 50 percent cannot recover. Otherwise, recovery is reduced by that person's percentage of fault.
Most Indiana personal injury claims must be filed within two years under Ind. Code 34-11-2-4. No agency has announced findings on cause or fault in this crash. A police report is not a 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, including in crashes involving semis and other commercial vehicles.
Commercial carriers and their insurers may aggressively defend a claim. Evidence such as vehicle data, commercial-carrier logs, and camera footage can be lost or overwritten quickly, so timely preservation requests matter. Chad Delventhal can explain how Indiana injury claims work and which deadlines 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.
