For Immediate Release

Non Life-Threatening Traffic Accident

Date: 10/11/2023

Location: Lake Ave. and Anthony Blvd.

Time: 6:40 am

Details:

The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a traffic accident involving a juvenile pedestrian struck in the area of Lake/Anthony at roughly 6:40 am this morning.  Preliminary information and witness accounts indicate that the driver of the vehicle was traveling on Anthony and had the green light when a group of children darted across the intersection.  The driver slammed on the brakes, but could not avoid hitting the juvenile.  The driver immediately stopped and is cooperating with the investigation.  Officers arrived on scene and rendered aid to the child, who is in non life-threatening condition.  TRAA took over care and transported the juvenile to a local hospital.  This incident remains under investigation by the Fort Wayne Police Department and the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office. 

Sergeant Jeremy Webb
Public Information Officer
Fort Wayne Police Department