Terre Haute, Ind. – A juvenile driver crashed into a home in Terre Haute Monday, injuring a man.
According to the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the area of East 44th Drive and South 19th Street on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, for reports of a motor vehicle crash.
When deputies arrived, they found a vehicle had struck a house, causing extensive damage to the structure. Investigators learned a juvenile male was seated in the driver’s seat while an adult male was attempting to enter the vehicle.
Authorities said the juvenile accidentally accelerated, dragging the adult male before crashing into the residence.
Honey Creek Fire EMS and Transcare Ambulance responded to the scene. The adult male was treated on site before being transported to Union Hospital for crash-related injuries, according to the sheriff’s office.
The incident was determined to be accidental, and no charges were filed, officials said.
Deputies did not release the names or ages of those involved. The extent of the home’s structural damage has not yet been detailed.
The crash occurred in a residential area near neighborhood streets that may see regular commuter traffic during morning and evening hours.
The Vigo County Sheriff’s Office continues to document the incident.
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