For Immediate Release
August 20, 2023
Crash Involving Pedestrian
Date: August 20, 2023
Time: 3:00 am
Location: Near the Engle and Smith Roads intersection
Victim: Adult male
Details:
On, August 20, 2023, at approximately 3:00 am, the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) responded to the intersection of Engle and Smith Roads in reference to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Upon arrival, the FWPD confirmed that a person had been hit by a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle reported the incident to the FWPD.
The driver stayed at the scene and was cooperative. Investigators believe that alcohol was not a contributing factor. Later, hospital staff informed investigating officers that the male victim’s condition was determined to be life-threatening.
This incident remains under investigation by the FWPD, the FWPD’s F.A.C.T., and the Allen County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
Sergeant J.C. Gutiérrez, FWPD 1769
Public Information Officer
City of Fort Wayne Police Department