For Immediate Release

Date:  September 21, 2024

Location:  Maumee Ave. and Grant Ave.

Time:   4:13PM

Details/Summary: 

On September 21, 2024, at 4:13 PM, the Fort Wayne Police Department was notified of an accident with injuries at the intersection of Maumee Ave and Grant Ave. Officers arrived and located the adult, male driver of a Hyundai Elantra on the ground outside of his vehicle. The adult, male driver of a Dodge Charger, also involved, was found pinned in the vehicle. Both males were transported by ambulance to local hospitals. Upon arrival at the hospital, the driver of the Dodge Charger was declared deceased. The driver of the Hyundai Elantra was listed in life-threatening condition. The FACT team was paged and responded to process the scene.

Initial information indicates speed as a potential factor. Investigators are on scene taking measurements and collecting evidence. The intersection is currently closed while the scene is processed. There is nothing further at this time, as the investigation is ongoing.

Anthony Krock
Public Information Officer
Fort Wayne Police Department