Corydon, IN – A Corydon man was seriously injured late Sunday night after being struck by a Corydon Police Department cruiser on an unlit stretch of roadway, prompting an investigation by Indiana State Police.
According to Indiana State Police, the vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash occurred just before 11:00 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 2026, on Corydon Ramsey Road near Skyway Drive in Harrison County.
State police said a pedestrian, identified as Jay Williams, 45, of Corydon, was walking southbound along the fog line of the southbound lane when he was struck from behind by a marked Corydon Police Department vehicle. The cruiser was being driven by Sgt. Glen Crawford, who was on duty at the time of the crash.
Troopers from the Indiana State Police Sellersburg Post responded to the scene, including Troopers Nathaniel Newton and Devin Hopkins, with assistance from an Indiana State Police crash reconstruction investigator. Authorities noted the crash occurred in an unlighted area of the roadway.
Williams was transported by Harrison County EMS to University of Louisville Hospital, where he was treated for serious injuries. His current condition has not been released.
Multiple agencies assisted at the scene, including the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, Corydon Police Department, Harrison County Township Fire Department, and Harrison County EMS.
Indiana State Police confirmed the incident remains under investigation. No additional details have been released at this time, and no determination has yet been made regarding contributing factors.
Motorists and pedestrians are reminded to use caution when traveling along poorly lit roadways, particularly during nighttime hours.
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