Elkhart, IN (Dec 26, 2025) – A collision involving an Interurban Trolley and a passenger vehicle left a teenager injured Friday evening in Elkhart.
Officers with the Elkhart Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of West Franklin Street and South 2nd Street at approximately 7:24 p.m. following a 911 call reporting a crash with injuries.
Upon arrival, first responders located a 19-year-old male on the ground near the driver’s side of the car. The victim sustained a laceration and was transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries that were described as non-life-threatening.
Investigators confirmed that no other occupants were found inside the passenger vehicle.
The driver of the city trolley reported that he was traveling northbound on 2nd Street when the passenger car allegedly ran a red light, resulting in the collision.
During the subsequent investigation at the scene, officers seized suspected marijuana from the car. While no arrests were made immediately, the case is being forwarded to the Elkhart County Prosecutor’s Office for formal review.
Car Accidents in Elkhart, IN
Elkhart experiences a high volume of traffic at major intersections such as Franklin Street and Main Street, as well as along the US-20 Bypass and C.R. 17 corridor. Accidents in these areas frequently involve complex liability issues, especially when they occur with municipal vehicles like the Interurban Trolley or at intersections with heavy commercial traffic.
Under Indiana Code § 34-11-2-4, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim is generally two years from the date of the accident. However, because this specific incident involved a city trolley, victims must be aware of the Indiana Tort Claims Act, which requires a formal notice to be filed within 180 days for municipal entities.
Our Elkhart car accident lawyers at Langer & Langer are dedicated to providing advocacy for families across the state. Call us at 219-245-5881 for a free consultation.
