Tragic Accident Claims the Life of a Pedestrian in Greensburg, Indiana at State Road 3 and Freeland Road

Thursday, March 12, 2026 — A devastating semi/pedestrian accident occurred in Greensburg, Indiana, near State Road 3 and Freeland Road around 4 p.m. on March 12. The pedestrian who was killed was Denver Jones from St. Paul, Indiana, according to Semicrashmap.com. The news report indicated that the semi driver remained at the scene and was cooperative.

The location of this accident was at a very busy intersection near I-74 and State Road 3. The Freeland Road intersection is commonly used to get to Walmart, as well as numerous restaurants. Unfortunately, although controlled by a traffic light, there are no sidewalks for pedestrians to walk on and stay off the roadway.

Issues in Semi/Pedestrian Accidents

The first issue was whether the pedestrian was visible to the semi driver and if so, what steps did the semi driver take to avoid an accident? The second issue is whether the pedestrian did anything unusual or out of the ordinary to cause the accident. This accident occurred around 4 p.m., so the pedestrian should have been visible. Assuming the pedestrian did not dart out into the path of the semi, you would want to investigate if the semi driver was fatigued or distracted.

Time Is of the Essence

In an accident like the one that claimed the life of the pedestrian in Greensburg, Indiana, time is of the essence. An investigation should begin immediately. It is important to go door-to-door to all the businesses in the vicinity to see if they have security cameras that captured the accident. Likewise, you would need to determine if the semi tractor had inward and/or outward facing cameras, which would have captured the semi driver’s actions, as well as the pedestrian.

Other things you need to determine include if the semi had crash avoidance equipment, blind spot alarms, proper mirrors and brakes in good working order. Lastly, you should do a download of the truck’s Electronic Control Module (ECM) to determine the speed, braking and steering maneuvers of the semi before impact with the pedestrian. While investigating, you should also inspect the truck driver’s electronic logs to ensure they were not violating hours-of-service regulations.

Much of the evidence previously mentioned will disappear in the following weeks, if not days. Preservation of evidence letters should be sent immediately. Many stores, gas stations and restaurants’ video footage is deleted and taped over within 10-14 days.

Can the Police Be Relied Upon to Do a Thorough Investigation?

The police will do their best based on their equipment, resources and training. However, they often do not have the latest equipment or the manpower or desire to be as thorough as the victim’s family or their attorney can be when investigating. Oftentimes, they do not canvas the entire area for security videos. They may or may not have a trained accident reconstructionist or a fatal crash response team.

Can An Accident Be More Than One Person’s Fault?

An accident can be the fault of one, two or more individuals or entities. In Indiana, a victim or their family can recover damages as long as they are not more than 50% at fault. You simply must reduce your damages by your percentage of fault.

Semi Crash Map: A Tool for Identifying Dangerous Trucking Trends

The Semi Crash Map was developed in 2025 by Nationally Recognized Truck Accident Attorney David W. Craig with the help of employees at Craig, Kelley & Faultless. This educational and informative tool provides the public with information about dangerous trucking trends as they happen. It is aimed at those who wish to use the map’s data to educate themselves about local semi-truck wrecks.

David’s goal is to create public access to truck accident data and trends, which equips users with knowledge and information that can make everyone more aware of the potential dangers that come with sharing the road with semi-trucks. Anyone can access and navigate the map for free.

Map markers are updated daily, pulling from news sources and data analytics to track truck wrecks when they occur. Users can click on any map marker to read more about a specific wreck or use the entire map to look at broader trends.

Experienced Truck Accident Attorney

David W. Craig is a nationally recognized truck accident attorney. He is also the managing partner and one of the founders of Craig, Kelley & Faultless, a personal injury law firm headquartered in Indianapolis. Craig, Kelley & Faultless can be contacted at (888) 253-5198, and additional information can be found on the firm’s website or on Facebook and LinkedIn.

He is board-certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, accredited by the American Bar Association in Truck Accident Law. He sits on the Board of Regents of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys. He is recognized as a Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers, as well as a Top 50 Indiana lawyer by Super Lawyers. David is the author of Semitruck Wreck, A Guide for Victims and Their Families and It’s Never Been Easier to Hire the Wrong Attorney, both written to help people navigate what comes next after a tragic wreck. He also hosts the podcast After the Crash, where you can gain valuable information about the dangers involving semis and large trucks that do not follow safety protocol regarding speed, weather conditions, maintenance upkeep, etc.

Injured After a Truck Wreck? Craig, Kelley & Faultless Can Help

Attorneys at Craig, Kelley & Faultless are prepared and have the experience to help victims and their loved ones involved in commercial vehicle wrecks through every aspect of their case. Both attorneys David W. Craig and Scott A. Faultless are board-certified in truck accident law by the NBTA, accredited by the American Bar Association. The firm also has a rapid response team that works with investigators, reconstructionists and mechanics who immediately collect evidence as soon as the firm is hired. Additionally, two of the firm’s litigation paralegals are board-certified in truck accident law by the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys. As David has said, “We don’t just handle truck accident cases. We specialize in these cases.”

Their team-centered approach puts client needs at the forefront, and several attorneys will work on your case to achieve the best possible outcome.

Reach out for a free case consultation today at (888) 253-5198 or online.

David W. Craig is board-certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, accredited by the American Bar Association in Truck Accident Law. He sits on the Board of Regents of the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (which requires the board certification in truck accident law). He is the managing partner and one of the founding partners of Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC. He is recognized as a Top 10 Trucking Trial Lawyer and Top 100 Trial Lawyer in Indiana by the National Trial Lawyers, as well as a Top 50 Indiana lawyer by Super Lawyers. David is the author of Semitruck Wreck, A Guide for Victims and Their Families and It’s Never Been Easier to Hire the Wrong Attorney, both written to help people navigate what comes next after a tragic wreck. He also hosts the podcast After the Crash, where you can gain valuable information about the dangers involving semis and large trucks that do not follow safety protocol regarding speed, weather conditions, maintenance upkeep, etc.