Gibson County, IN (May 11, 2026) – A rear-end collision reported Sunday evening, May 11, at an I-64 off-ramp onto Highway 41 left one person with a neck injury and led to a hit-and-run arrest in Gibson County. The incident happened shortly before 6 p.m. while traffic was stopped at a light.
According to information provided, a Toyota Prius struck the rear of a vehicle that was waiting at the intersection. The impact caused injury to the driver of the victim vehicle, who reported pain in the neck following the crash. After the collision, the driver of the Prius left the scene instead of remaining at the location.
Emergency units later learned that the Prius driver was identified as 38-year-old Mabel Zamarripa. Witness accounts and photos helped locate the vehicle and driver in the 1000 block of North 950 West in rural Gibson County. She was taken into custody and faces charges related to leaving the scene of a property damage crash.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available.
We are thinking of those injured as they receive medical care.
What Drivers Should Know About Rear-End Collisions and Hit-and-Run Incidents
Rear-end collisions happen when one vehicle is stopped or slowing down and another vehicle fails to stop in time. These crashes can occur at intersections, traffic lights, or off-ramps where sudden stops are common. Even at lower speeds, the impact can still cause discomfort or injuries such as neck strain.
In some cases, drivers may leave the scene after a crash. This can make it harder to understand what happened in the moments leading up to the impact. However, physical evidence like vehicle damage patterns and road conditions can still provide helpful clues.
Injuries from rear-end crashes are not always visible right away. Symptoms like stiffness or pain may develop later, especially in the neck and upper back. That is why many people choose to seek medical evaluation even after minor-looking collisions.
