News Release-Update on Pursuit and Crash, CR 9/CR 26, 5.30.26

News Release-Update, Early Morning Pursuit and Crash, CR 9/CR 26, 5.30.26

The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that occurred after a vehicle fleeing at a high rate of speed from an Elkhart Police Department officer struck another vehicle at CR 9/CR 26 earlier this morning.

This morning, at approximately 1:03 a.m., an Elkhart Police Department Officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a suspected drunk driver (Dodge Durango) near Mishawaka Road and Prairie St. The Durango fled southbound on Prairie St (CR 9) and a pursuit ensued. The officer reported that the vehicle went dark and reached speeds of approximately 100 mph while still southbound on CR 9. At approximately 1:05 a.m. the accused Durango allegedly disregarded a stop sign at the intersection of CR 9/ CR 26 and hit a Kia Telluride traveling eastbound

The driver of the Kia, a 50-year-old female, was injured in the crash, and medics transported her to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment. At last information, she had sustained serious injuries, but was in stable condition.

The Durango driver, a 19-year-old male, was uninjured from the accident. He was transported to the hospital for medical clearance before arrest, and charges are pending.

The Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash.

Please be advised that under Indiana law an individual is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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