Hit and Run: Delaware County Needs Information

October 12, 2025

MUNCIE, IN – The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a serious hit-and-run crash that occurred Saturday evening in the southern part of the county.

At approximately 8:37 p.m. on October 11, 2025, deputies were dispatched to the area of 9818 South U.S. 35, between East 550 South Road and East 650 South Road, for a welfare check. Upon arrival, deputies discovered that the call involved a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle.

The female victim, a 52-year-old Muncie resident, was found critically injured at the scene. She was initially transported to IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital before being airlifted by LifeLine helicopter to an Indianapolis-area hospital for advanced medical care.

Preliminary investigation indicates the victim was walking southbound along U.S. 35 when she was struck by a vehicle that continued south after the collision.

The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office continues to canvass the area and follow up on all investigative leads. Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office at 765-747-7885 or 765-757-7878

Further information will be released as the investigation develops.

Release, from Jeff Stanley
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office
Chief Deputy