Lucas Bradshaw is the most seriously injured student in the New Prairie High School baseball team crash.
On May 8, 2025, a serious accident occurred in LaPorte County, Indiana, involving two New Prairie United School Corporation mini buses transporting the New Prairie High School Junior Varsity (JV) baseball team.
The crash took place at the intersection of U.S. 20 and Fail Road when a box truck collided with the buses. Another commercial vehicle was also involved.
We offer our deepest thoughts and prayers to New Prairie baseball, their families, and the entire Cougar community following the tragic accident.
— Portage Baseball (@PortageHardball) May 9, 2025
No team prepares for something like this, and in moments like these, we are all one baseball family.
Stay strong, Cougars. pic.twitter.com/z090tBQPsn
The accident occurred when a reckless box truck driver, Shawn Akison, failed to stop for police and collided with two New Prairie mini-buses carrying the junior varsity baseball team.
Multiple injuries were reported, with several individuals, including students, taken to area hospitals.
Among them, Lucas Bradshaw, likely over 15 years old and a member of the JV baseball team, is currently in the ICU. His parents, Brad and Kelley, are by his side.
Lucas Bradshaw, A Member Of The New Prairie JV Baseball Team, Faces The Longest Road To Recovery!
Lucas Bradshaw, a member of the school’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) and 4-H, is critically injured in a tragic accident involving members of the New Prairie JV baseball team.
He is deeply involved in his community and embodies values of service and leadership.
As an FFA member, he follows the motto “Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.”
He is also a dedicated 4-H participant, striving “to make the best better.” As a true New Prairie Cougar, he shows courage and heart both on and off the field.
Lucas’s strength comes from the values he has learned from his family, school, and community.
Known for being a kind and hard-working young man, he now needs their support as he faces this difficult time.
We continue prayers for New Prairie baseball player Lucas Bradshaw and his family.
— Chuck Freeby Sports (@ChuckFreeby) May 9, 2025
Lucas was severely injured in Thursday’s crash involving the JV team on its way to a game at Hobart.
(Graphic: Katie Honselman Jesswein) pic.twitter.com/LCNrRKVYJH
Lucas Bradshaw has the support of his community as people come together to offer prayers for his speedy recovery.
Also, people are offering prayers for Lucas’ swift healing on social media, saying:
Prayers being lifted high for Lucas! Lord, turn this tragedy around. May the entire Bradshaw and Millar family feel the Lord’s strength and comfort during this difficult time. Big big hugs!!
The school and community have rallied around Bradshaw, recognizing his family’s contributions and urging support for his recovery.
May Lucas Bradshaw find strength, healing, and comfort in the love and prayers of his family, friends, and community.
