Jeep Crashes Into Amish Buggy, Leaving Seven Injured in Indiana

A late-night crash on State Road 218 near Berne, Indiana,

turned tragic when a Jeep struck a horse-drawn Amish buggy carrying nine people.

The impact shattered the buggy and sent debris across the road, while the Jeep landed in a nearby ditch.

Multiple Injuries Reported

Seven people were hospitalized, including six children.

The driver, 32-year-old Ruben L.M. Schwartz, was airlifted to Lutheran Hospital.

Joseph L.M. Schwartz, 20, and five minors were taken to Parkview Hospital.

A 2-year-old and Saraetta L. Schwartz, 32, declined treatment.

Driver and Investigation

The Jeep’s driver, Bradley J. Ocilka, 33, of Kentucky, underwent a legal blood draw but refused other care.

No charges have been filed as the crash remains under investigation.

Community Impact

Emergency crews from several counties responded quickly.

Authorities called the response “swift and complex,”

while the Amish community now faces deep emotional and physical recovery.