What happened
A semi driver died after his tractor-trailer left northbound Interstate 65 in northern Bartholomew County at about 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, according to WISH-TV[1]. The crash happened about a mile north of the U.S. 31 exit near Columbus.
WISH-TV reported that the 2020 Volvo tractor-trailer struck a guardrail and came to rest among trees on the east side of the road. The driver, identified as Anthony Bull, 60, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Bartholomew County Coroner's Office. No other vehicles or people appear to have been involved, according to the report. Northbound traffic was affected for more than three hours.
WISH-TV reported that a medical episode may have contributed to the crash. The cause has not been determined. Indiana State Police from the Versailles Post are investigating, with help from the North Carolina Highway Patrol. This account is based on a single outlet, and the investigation remains ongoing.
What accident victims should do next
Commercial truck crashes on interstates can involve several parties, including the driver, the carrier, and others responsible for the truck and its load. If you or a family member are involved in a truck crash in Indiana, get medical care and keep the records. You can also request the Indiana State Police crash report and review guidance on obtaining an Indiana crash report.
If you can do so safely, write down the truck company's name, DOT number, and trailer markings. Ask early about preserving evidence because electronic logging and engine data can be lost or overwritten. The firm's guide to truck black box and ECM evidence explains why prompt preservation matters.
Be careful about giving a recorded statement to an insurer before you understand your rights. Insurance companies may aggressively defend a commercial crash claim, especially when fault, medical causation, or coverage is disputed.
Why location matters in Indiana injury claims
A crash on I-65 in Bartholomew County would generally be handled in Bartholomew County courts. Indiana State Police investigate interstate crashes, and the agency's report and any reconstruction may become important evidence. A police report does not determine civil liability.
Interstate crashes can raise questions about road design, signs, guardrails, or work zones. When a government entity could be involved, Indiana's Tort Claims Act requires written notice, generally within 270 days for the state under IC 34-13-3-6[2] and within 180 days for local government entities under IC 34-13-3-8[3]. Nothing reported here points to a road issue. You can read more about claims involving an Indiana government entity.
Wrongful death claims in Indiana are governed by statutes including IC 34-23-1-1[4] and IC 34-23-1-2[5] and generally must be filed within two years. Most other injury claims carry a two-year limit under IC 34-11-2-4[6]. Indiana's modified comparative fault rule, IC 34-51-2-6[7], can reduce or bar recovery.
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 and families across Indiana affected by crashes caused by someone else's carelessness, including commercial truck crashes. You can learn more about working with a Fort Wayne truck accident attorney.
Delventhal Law Office can explain how a truck crash investigation works, identify deadlines that may apply, and help preserve evidence. The firm offers a free case evaluation. No lawyer can promise a particular outcome.
This post is based on public reporting, the investigation may be ongoing, and nothing here is legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship.
