An action may be filed in the county:

1. (1) where the plaintiff resides; or

2. (2) where the accident or collision occurred;

   at the election of the plaintiff. Service of process shall be made by leaving a copy of the action and a fee of five dollars ($5) with the secretary of state for the defendant to be served. The service is sufficient service upon the person if notice of service and a copy of the process are immediately sent by registered mail to the defendant and the defendant's return receipt is appended to the original process and filed in the court.

   [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-2-2.5-2.]

As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.29.