Screams shattered the quiet of rural Indiana when a peaceful Amish buggy ride turned into a devastating crash. On State Road 218 near Berne, a horse-drawn buggy carrying nine people was struck from behind by a Jeep late at night.
The impact destroyed the carriage, throwing passengers onto the road. Seven were injured—most of them children—as sirens, emergency crews, and helicopters flooded the dark countryside.
Authorities are now investigating the crash and testing the driver, but deeper concerns remain. How can slow-moving buggies safely share roads built for fast vehicles?
For the Amish community, this is more than an accident—it’s a painful reminder of the risks they face every day simply traveling home.
