News Release-EPD Squad Car Crash Investigation, W. Franklin St, 10.13.26

News Release-EPD Squad Car Crash Investigation, W Franklin St, 10.13.26

An EPD squad car struck a parked and unoccupied vehicle earlier this evening on W Franklin St. The officer was transported to the hospital for evaluation and treatment of what appeared to be minor injury, and the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office will be handling the crash investigation.

Earlier this evening, October 13, 2026, at about 8:57 p.m., a marked Elkhart Police Department squad car traveling westbound on W. Franklin St struck a parked and unoccupied vehicle on the north side of the street between S 5th St and Franklin Ct. Due to the impact, the squad car rolled and came to rest on its side. The EPD officer driving the squad car was able to exit the vehicle and was tended to by Elkhart Fire Department medics at the scene. He was transported to the hospital for evaluation and treatment of what appeared to be minor injury.

No other injuries were reported from the incident. The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office was contacted and will be handling the crash investigation. This is initial information only and we will provide additional information as it becomes available and as it can be released consistent with the ongoing investigation and applicable law.

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