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Accident reports by area
Ft. Wayne, IN -
412
Indianapolis, IN -
1,078
Lafayette, IN -
174
South Bend-Elkhart, IN -
146
Terre Haute, IN -
94
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Indiana Courts -Judicial Branch of Indiana
Information about the courts for lawyers, clerks, judges and the public.
Indiana Courts -Finding legal aid
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Indiana State Bar Association Pro Bono Committee
The purpose of the Pro Bono Committee is to fulfill the Indiana State Bar Association's commitment to pro bono efforts as an integral part of its mission and long-range planning. As such, the Pro Bono Committee shall develop and implement programs to educate the members of this Association about the need for and opportunities to engage in pro bono civil legal services for the poor, to encourage members to undertake pro bono representation of clients, and to recognize and honor Association members who exhibit outstanding commitment topro bono representation of clients or the enhancement of pro bono activities within the State of Indiana. The committee shall also develop the means of coordinating such Association programs with other organized pro bono efforts as well as with other committees and practice sections of this Association. The committee shall periodically report its recommendations to the Board of Governors.
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Indiana State Bar Association
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Most recent accident reports
Indianapolis, IN
Accident Date:
Mon, 07/21/2014COLUMBUS, Ind. -
An 18-year-old woman from Columbus was killed in a crash just before noon Tuesday.
It happened on Deaver Rd. between County Roads 50 W and 150 W.
Indianapolis, IN
Accident Date:
Mon, 03/10/2014Police have released more details about a deadly crash along Interstate 65 in Bartholomew County Tuesday night.
South Bend-Elkhart, IN
Accident Date:
Mon, 09/22/2014Authorities believe that Schrock was using his cell phone at the time of the crash and that alcohol was a factor.
Indianapolis, IN
Accident Date:
Wed, 09/17/2014Smith was injured in a crash on Tuesday when her car collided with a sport utility vehicle, driven by Shelby Shipley, 43. Smith later died at a hospital from blunt force injuries.
Indianapolis, IN
Accident Date:
Sun, 09/14/2014The motorcycle went off the road, hit a speed limit sign and then went down a ravine and hit several trees. Both riders died at the scene because of fractures to the skull.
Indianapolis, IN
Accident Date:
Mon, 09/15/2014Daily was driving westbound on Ind. 32 when he crashed into the rear of a car driven by Shirley Fisher, 75. Fisher's car was forced into the rear of a pickup truck driven by Ronald Wright, 73, which in turn struck the rear of a Chevrolet Malibu driven by Stephanie Goodman, 43.
Indianapolis, IN
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Sat, 09/13/2014Officials say when Kendall Nicholson came upon stopped traffic he laid down his motorcycle, sliding under a 2004 Chevy Tahoe. Nicholson was wearing a helmet but speed was a contributing factor. The bike caught fire, though officials say the fire did not contribute to his death.
Evansville, IN
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Wed, 09/03/2014Lifelight arrived at the scene, but attempts to resuscitate the motorcyclist were unsuccessful. Johnson was not wearing a helmet.
Indianapolis, IN
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Sat, 09/13/2014All westbound lanes of I-74 near State Road 267 were closed Saturday morning. A crash involving a semi shut down lanes at mile marker 63.5., on Saturday before 5 a.m. Lanes could be closed for approximately three hours to clean up after the crash.
Terre Haute, IN
Accident Date:
Thu, 09/11/2014Rutledge was airlifted to Eskenazi Hospital with severe leg injuries. Dean, the driver, was treated for head injuries at St. Vincent Clay Hospital, and was cited for unsafe movement between lanes. Ballenger, the dump truck driver, was not injured.
Chicago, IL
Accident Date:
Sat, 09/06/2014Yvon was on his way to rehearsal for Theatre at the Centre's production of the musical "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" when the accident happened.
Indianapolis, IN
Accident Date:
Sat, 08/30/2014The former deputy suffered from medical issues that may have led to the crash. He retired from the sheriff’s department for medical reasons within the last couple years.
Indianapolis, IN
Accident Date:
Tue, 09/02/2014Eva Smalley was killed in a crash on Ind. 9 in Hancock County on Tuesday morning when she tried to avoid striking an animal in the road and swerved into oncoming traffic and hit a truck. The driver of the truck did not have time to avoid the crash.
Indianapolis, IN
Accident Date:
Sat, 08/30/2014A car was going too fast when it went off the side of the road, then came back onto the road and rolled several times. Officials say the driver of the car was Justin Summers, 22, Lafayette. The investigation is ongoing and toxicology results are pending.
Indianapolis, IN
Accident Date:
Fri, 08/29/2014The other drivers and several other passengers suffered minor injuries, none of which required hospitalization. Investigators are still collecting evidence and information about the wreck from witnesses and drivers. Few details are available at this time.