On Saturday, September 26, 2026, at approximately 8:18 p.m., Decatur County Dispatch
received a report of a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle in the area of 4800
East State Road 46. It was further reported that the vehicle left the scene without stopping
to check on the individual who had been struck.
Upon arrival, deputies located the victim sitting in a ditch. The victim appeared to be in
significant pain and reported experiencing rib and back pain. The victim was transported
by Decatur County EMS to Decatur County Memorial Hospital and was subsequently
flown by Lifeline to an Indianapolis-area hospital for further treatment.
A passenger-side mirror was located at the scene and may have come from the vehicle
involved in the incident.
The Decatur County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s assistance in
identifying and locating the vehicle involved in this incident. Anyone who may have
witnessed the incident or has information regarding the vehicle or driver is encouraged to
contact the Decatur County Sheriff’s Department at 812-663-8125.
The Sheriff’s Department appreciates the public’s assistance in this investigation.
