Cross Plains, IN (October 13, 2026) – At about 7:40 p.m., a two-vehicle crash in Ripley County sent one person to a hospital, officials said. The crash happened in the area of State Road 129 and County Road 800 South in Cross Plains.
One person was treated at the scene and then taken to a local hospital. The driver of the second vehicle was not injured.
The Friendship Volunteer Fire Department, Indiana State Police, Ripley County EMS, and Ripley County Communications assisted. Reports so far do not say what caused the crash, which vehicles were involved, or how seriously the person taken to the hospital was hurt.
This is a developing story. Details may change as the investigation continues.
Steps to Take After a Two-Vehicle Collision in Cross Plains, IN
The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute counted 2,495 serious injuries in Indiana traffic crashes in federal fiscal year 2025. Its annual survey also put observed front-seat belt use at 94.1 percent.
Pain from a crash can surface hours or days later, so the first steps matter for both your health and your records.
- Get checked by a doctor within a day or two, even if you felt fine at the scene or were released from the hospital.
- Ask the responding officer for the crash report number, and note which agency took the report.
- Photograph both vehicles, the intersection, and any visible injuries before the vehicles are repaired or sold.
- Collect names and phone numbers for witnesses, plus the other driver’s insurance details.
- Report the crash to your own insurer promptly, and decline a recorded statement for the other driver’s insurer until you know your options.
- Write down what you remember while it is fresh, including each vehicle’s direction of travel and what you saw just before impact.
- Keep medical bills, missed-work notes, and repair estimates in one place.
Two-Vehicle Crash Claims in Indiana: Five Common Questions
Who can be held responsible for a two-vehicle crash in Indiana?
The driver whose negligence caused the crash. If that driver was working at the time, the employer may share responsibility as well.
Can I still recover if no one has said who caused the crash?
Yes. A claim rests on evidence, not on a police conclusion. Crash reports, photos, witness accounts, and vehicle data can establish fault later.
What if I was partly at fault?
Indiana follows modified comparative fault under IC 34-51-2-6. Your recovery is reduced by your share of fault and barred if that share is greater than 50 percent.
How long do I have to file a claim in Indiana?
Two years from the crash. This crash happened on October 13, 2026, so the deadline under IC 34-11-2-4 is October 13, 2028.
What if the other driver had little or no insurance?
Your own policy may include uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage, which can pay when the at-fault driver’s limits fall short. Check your declarations page or ask your agent which coverage you carry.
Why Indiana Drivers Call Langer & Langer After a Car Crash
A hospital bill arrives long before an insurance check does, and paying a lawyer on top of it is a fair worry. Langer & Langer takes crash cases on contingency, so the first consultation is free and there is no fee unless we win.
From the first call, an Indiana car accident lawyer reviews your injuries, your coverage, and what the insurer has said so far.
Steven L. Langer, a former president of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association and a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, has practiced law since 1980. In 2025 the firm secured full policy limits, a $100,000 settlement, for a Northwest Indiana client. The insurer had called the rear-end crash a fender bender.
Before you choose a firm for an Indiana car crash claim, compare what Langer & Langer brings to that first call:
- Serving Indiana families since 1980
- More than 100 years of combined legal experience
- Steven L. Langer, former President of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association and Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
- Recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America
- Free consultation, no fee unless we win
- $4.1 million car crash settlement
Reach the firm at 219-245-5881, visit the Valparaiso office at 4 Indiana Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383, or use our contact form.
