For Immediate Release
Motorcycle Accident with Injury
Date: April 19, 2023
Location: 4400 E. Washington Blvd.
Time: 10:05am
Details:
On April 19th, 2023, at approximately 10:05 am Fort Wayne Police responded to an accident with injuries in the 4400 block of E. Washington Blvd. Upon arrival officers observed a motorcycle lying in the street. Officers then observed a male adult laying on the side of the road suffering from injuries sustained from the crash. The male operator of the motorcycle was traveling west bound in the 4400 block of E. Washington Blvd. when it crashed into the rear of a stopped SUV. The SUV made a U-turn in the 4400 block of E. Washington Blvd. where the accident occurred and proceeded east bound towards New Haven, In.
Officers on scene tended to the victim as medics arrived then transported the victim to a local hospital where he was described as in critical condition.
The SUV is described by witnesses as silver in color with extensive rear end damage.
The Fort Wayne Police Department FACT (Fatal Accident Team) and ASU (Air Support Unit) were called out to the scene for a thorough investigation. Unknown at this time if alcohol was a factor.
This incident remains under investigation by the City of Fort Wayne Police. The identity of the victim has not been released at this time. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to call the Fort Wayne Police Department at 260-427-1222
Detective Jean Gigli
Public Information Officer
Fort Wayne Police Department