Goshen, IN (October 5, 2026) – Goshen police reported that a woman from Ligonier was taken to Goshen Hospital after a vehicle leaving a parking lot struck her car on Eisenhower Drive North on Monday afternoon, according to a Goshen News police roundup published October 6.
The woman was driving a black 2017 Cadillac XT5 and had slowed on Eisenhower Drive North when a vehicle pulling out of a nearby parking lot struck her car, according to the report. She was transported to Goshen Hospital. The extent of her injuries was not reported.
The other driver was not named, and no citation was reported. Fault has not been determined. The investigation is ongoing.
This is a developing story. Details may change as the investigation continues.
Your Legal Questions After a Car Crash in Goshen, IN
Under Indiana’s modified comparative fault rule (IC 34-51-2-6), an injured person’s recovery is reduced by their share of fault and barred entirely when that share exceeds 50 percent. Even when fault appears to favor one driver, insurance companies often dispute liability.
Who may be liable when a vehicle pulls out of a parking lot into traffic?
The driver exiting a parking lot generally owes the right of way to traffic already on the road. Depending on the facts, the business property owner could also share responsibility if the lot design or signage contributed to the crash.
What if fault has not been determined yet?
A police report is one piece of evidence, but it does not decide a civil claim by itself. Witness statements, camera footage, and vehicle positions are all part of how fault is evaluated.
What should I do first after a crash like this?
Get evaluated at a hospital the same day, even without obvious pain. Request the crash report from the responding agency. Ask nearby businesses for any exterior camera footage before it is overwritten.
Can the property owner be held responsible?
Possibly. If limited sight lines, missing signage, or the design of the parking lot exit contributed to the crash, the property owner or its management company could share liability.
How long do I have to file a claim?
Under IC 34-11-2-4, the deadline for a personal injury claim from this crash is October 5, 2028.
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