For Immediate Release 

Fatal Traffic Accident 

21F091813 

Location: 1040 E. State Boulevard 

Time: 9:15 pm 

Details: 

On August 25, 2021 at approximately 9:15 pm officers of the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to 1040 E. State Boulevard for the report of a traffic accident with injuries.  Initial reports were that a pedestrian had been struck and was unconscious on the ground.  Officers arrived on scene and located the adult female victim.  Paramedics and fire personnel on scene were unable to revive the victim due to her extensive injuries.  Witnesses at the scene reported the pedestrian was walking northbound across State Boulevard when she was struck by the driver traveling westbound on State Boulevard.  The unidentified driver then reportedly continued westbound on State towards Northside High School.  At this time witnesses indicated the vehicle in question may be a silver or tan colored smaller SUV with heavy front end damage.  Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Fort Wayne Police Department or utilize the Crime Stoppers P3 phone app for the Greater Fort Wayne area.  Investigators with the Fort Wayne Fatal Accident/Crash Team are currently on the scene taking measurements and collecting evidence. State Boulevard between Kentucky Avenue and Bayer Avenue will be closed for the next few hours. 

Officer Lisa Woods 1721F
Fort Wayne Police Department
Public Information Officer