For Immediate Release

Date: March 13,2024

Location: 1700 Block St Marys Ave Time: approximately 7:27pm

Details:

On March 13,2024 at approximately 7:27pm, FWPD received a report of a 2-vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of St Marys Ave and Putnam St. After the initial collision, between a small pickup truck and sedan at the intersection, the small pickup truck left the roadway and struck a light pole just south of the intersection. The driver of the pickup truck was taken to a local hospital, where the injuries were determined to be life-threatening. No injuries were sustained by the driver of the sedan. It does appear that alcohol and speed were factors in the crash. The crash remains under investigation by the FWPD FACT team.

Adam Shotzman
Public Information Officer
Fort Wayne Police Department