KOKOMO, Howard County, Ind., Nov. 13, 2026 — A crash reported near the 4300 block of East State Road 22 left at least one person with a head injury overnight on Tuesday, November 10, according to the Howard County Sheriff's Office. What was initially dispatched as a minor injury crash was upgraded after deputies arrived.
Deputies, fire crews and EMS responded to the scene along SR 22, the sheriff's office said. Dispatch calls indicated the situation was more serious than first reported, and deputies requested help from county emergency management to block the roadway while crews worked.
One person was reported to have suffered head trauma, and deputies indicated a medical helicopter might be needed to transport that patient.
The incident remains under investigation. Our thoughts are with those who were injured, and we wish them a full recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do most traffic crashes happen?
A large share occur on rural highways and two-lane roads, where higher speeds and limited lighting can make crashes more severe than similar collisions in town.
What injuries are most common in these crashes?
Head injuries, broken bones and internal injuries are common, especially in crashes that happen at highway speeds or involve a vehicle leaving the roadway.
What should someone do after being involved in a crash like this?
Call 911, stay at the scene if it's safe to do so, and seek medical evaluation even if injuries aren't immediately obvious, since some symptoms appear hours later.
