Mother dies, 2-year-old daughter injured after being hit by car in Elkhart

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Elkhart, Indiana
S. Nappanee Street
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Incident type
Pedestrian struck, Crash

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Elkhart Indiana in Elkhart, Indiana: A 28‑year‑old woman named Norma Sanchez Mateos and her 2‑year‑old daughter were struck by a car while crossing the street in the 3300 block of South Nappanee Street, Elkhart, Indiana, just before 11:40 p.m. on Thursday night. The driver, a 22‑year‑old man driving a BMW, remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. The child was taken to a hospital with a head injury and is in stable condition; the mother died from her injuries early Friday morning.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Norma Sanchez Mateos Pedestrian Fatal
Unnamed Pedestrian Pedestrian Injured
Unnamed 22-year-old male driver At-fault party

Original reporting

Mother dies, 2-year-old daughter injured after being hit by car in Elkhart

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