Justice · South Bend bypassSouth Bend bypass crash: Vehicle hits bridge and catches fire, driver suffers minor injuriesWritten November 2, 2026 at 4:21 AM UTCWatchTranscript0:07A driver escaped a burning vehicle after it hit a concrete bridge.0:10The driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital.0:13The crash also stopped westbound traffic on the South Bend Bypass.0:17What caused the crash and how long did it disrupt traffic?0:19The crash happened near the Ireland Road Bridge on Sunday evening, November1.0:23South Bend fire department crews were called around six fifteen p.0:26m.0:27That call brought firefighters to a vehicle fire following a collision.0:31The driver was the only person inside the vehicle.0:33The vehicle left the roadway, struck part of the concrete bridge, and then caught0:37fire.0:37Investigators haven't explained why the driver left the road.0:40The driver got out of the vehicle.0:42A passing semi-truck driver then helped them move farther away as it burned.0:46The injured driver was taken to a hospital with injuries described as minor.0:49Westbound traffic was shut down for about twenty minutes before one lane reopened.0:53Restrictions continued until the vehicle was towed.0:56Those were the conditions during the response.0:58T here is no confirmed update on the latest lane status.Read the articleStory timelineHeyDex
