One hospitalized, one arrested after crash involving horse and buggy in Elkhart County

A vehicle hit a horse and buggy in Elkhart County.
Published: Jun. 10, 2026 at 6:37 AM EDT|Updated: 3 hours ago

ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) - One person was taken to the hospital and another was arrested, after a crash involving a horse and buggy that happened at S.R. 13 and C.R. 24, just after 2:30 p.m.

A 2019 Chevrolet Silverado was behind a horse and buggy following closely, when the Silverado hit the rear of the horse and buggy.

The 42-year-old from the horse and buggy was taken to Elkhart General Hospital for complaints of head and arm pain.

The 66-year-old driver of the Chevrolet Silverado was suspected of being impaired and was incarcerated at Elkhart County Jail for the following charges:

  • Operating while Intoxicated.
  • Leaving the Scene of a Collision resulting in Bodily Injury.

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