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Dakota Rouse, 23, died, 19-year-old passenger seriously injured in a rollover SUV crash that trapped one on SR 116 in Adams County, Indiana

Modified Date: 
Wed, 02/21/2024 - 6:56am
Accident Date: 
Thursday, February 15, 2024

Driver dies after overcorrecting SUV, flipping in rural Adams County

Police at the scene determined the SUV initially went off the road for an unknown reason, and the driver overcorrected, causing the car SUV to go off the other side of the road before overcorrecting again and flipping, finally coming to a stop back on the road. According to the release, 23-year-old Dakota Rouse from Geneva was found in the driver’s seat and was pronounced dead at the scene.

1 dead, 1 seriously hurt in Adams County crash

The driver, Dakota L. Rouse, 23, was dead at the scene, and a passenger, 19-year-old Jayden Hubbard, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, police said.

One dead, one injured in Adams County rollover crash

Responder teams at the scene on SR 116, north of the Perryville curve at 1050 S, found a Ford Explorer that had rolled over, trapping the occupants.

What you need to know after a serious Adams County car accident

When someone has been seriously injured in a car crash in Adams County, they must deal with medical bills and lost wages.

After a serious car collision, it is crucial to quickly get the information needed to make good decisions. Getting appropriate medical treatment is just one aspect of recovering. Getting help in handling the personal injury insurance claim that will begin financial recovery is another.

If the injuries are serious, it is best to contact an experienced Adams County injury lawyer for a free, no-obligation consultation. Serious injury accident claims are hard to handle without the help of a good lawyer who understands the process. Learn more about how an experienced Adams County car accident attorney can help.

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Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rollover Crash, Overcorrection, Trapped Under/Inside Vehicle
People Involved: 
Dakota Rouse
Roadway: 
SR 116
County: 
Adams County, IN
Area: 
Ft. Wayne, IN