For Immediate Release
May 1, 2022
Life-Threatening Crash Involving Bicyclist
Date: 05/01/2022
Time: 9:39 PM
Location: Illinois Road and Timberlake Trail
Victim: Male / Adult
Details:
On Sunday, 05/01/2022, at approximately 9:39 PM, the City of Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the intersection of Illinois Road and Timberlake Trail reference a vehicle crash with injuries. Officers arrived and located an injured bicyclist near the intersection.
Investigators advised the driver of a pick-up truck was traveling eastbound on Illinois Road. As the pick-up truck entered the intersection at Timberlake Trail it struck the male/adult bicyclist that was attempting to cross Illinois Road northbound.
The bicyclist was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the pick-up truck remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. This incident remains under investigation by the City of Fort Wayne Police Department and the Allen County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
Officer Jason Anthony
Public Information Officer
Fort Wayne Police Department