Fatal Vehicle Accident on US 31 in Indiana

Crash between two passenger vehicles claims one life, injures two others

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Indiana State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on February 11, 2026 at the junction of US 31 and State Road 110 in Marshall, Indiana. The collision between a 2018 Chevrolet driven by Sharon Roth, 72, and a 2021 Ford driven by Marija Bilic, 45, resulted in Roth's death and non-life-threatening injuries to Bilic and a juvenile passenger.

Why it matters

Fatal vehicle accidents on major highways are always a serious concern for public safety, and this incident highlights the need for continued vigilance and safety measures on US 31 and other high-traffic roads in the region.

The details

According to the preliminary investigation, Roth was attempting to turn eastbound onto State Road 110 from US 31 when she turned directly into the path of Bilic's Ford, causing a violent collision. The force of the impact caused one vehicle to stop on US 31 and the other to leave the roadway. Roth was pronounced dead at the scene, while Bilic and the juvenile passenger were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Drugs and alcohol are not believed to be factors in the crash.

  • The accident occurred around 3:30 p.m. on February 11, 2026.
  • Roth was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Marshall County Coroner's Office.

The players

Sharon Roth

A 72-year-old resident of Fulton County, Indiana, who was driving the 2018 Chevrolet involved in the fatal crash.

Marija Bilic

A 45-year-old resident of Jenison, Michigan, who was driving the 2021 Ford involved in the crash and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Todd Trottier

A Master Trooper with the Indiana State Police who is leading the investigation into the accident.

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What they’re saying

“This investigation is ongoing, and toxicology reports are pending.”

— Todd Trottier, Master Trooper, Indiana State Police (clintoncountydailynews.com)

What’s next

The Indiana State Police will continue their investigation, including reviewing toxicology reports, to determine the exact cause of the fatal crash.

The takeaway

This tragic accident on US 31 serves as a somber reminder of the importance of safe driving practices and vigilance on major highways, especially at intersections, to prevent similar fatal collisions in the future.