Posted By: The Reporter December 30, 2025
Submitted by Noblesville Police Department
At approximately 4:50 p.m. on Christmas Day, Noblesville police officers responded to Interstate 69 southbound at the 213 mile marker in reference to a report of a single vehicle crash.
Based on preliminary information from witness statements and evidence at the scene, it appears that a 2009 Chevy Silverado pickup truck was traveling southbound on I-69 near the 213 mile marker when the vehicle suddenly veered from the far-left lane to the right side of the roadway. The vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a guardrail causing the vehicle to roll over. No other vehicles were reported to be involved in the crash.
Cruz-Santiago
The driver was identified as Cesar Cruz-Santiago, 21, Anderson. He was transported by ground ambulance to Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis with non-life-threatening injuries.
The lone passenger was also transported by ground ambulance to the same hospital; however, with life-threatening injuries. She has been identified as Patricia Laurido, 36, Anderson. Her condition was last characterized as critical.
The Noblesville Police Department Crash Reconstruction Unit was summoned to the scene to investigate the crash and to collect evidence at the scene. The southbound lanes of I-69 were restricted and/or closed during the crash investigation and were reopened at 8 p.m. that evening.
As a result of the crash investigation, Cruz-Santiago was placed under arrest and transported to the Hamilton County Jail and booked on the following preliminary charges:
- Operating a Vehicle with ACE of .08 percent or more (Causing Injury), I.C. 9-30-5-1 (Level 4 Felony)
- Operating without Receiving a License (Causing Injury), I.C. 9-24-18-1 (Level 6 Felony)
- Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (Endangering a Person), I.C. 9-30-5-2 (Class A Misdemeanor)
A charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant(s) is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
