Date: 01/31/2025

Location: Covington Rd & Getz Rd; just west of

Time: 1951 hrs

Details/Summary:

Officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on Covington Rd just west of Getz Rd. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male laying in the road unconscious. Officers assisted with medical care until TRAA medics arrived. The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical condition and was pronounced deceased upon arrival.

Witnesses told officers they observed a dark colored SUV that had stopped and then took off westbound. Officers from the Fatal Accident Crash Team were requested to investigate the scene. Investigators are searching the area for any video surveillance that may have captured the crash. If anyone has any information regarding the crash is asked to call the Fort Wayne Police Department at 260-427-1222, Crime Stoppers at 260-436-7867 or on the P3 APP.

This investigation is being assisted by the FWPD Fatal Accident Crash Team, Air Support Unit, Allen County Coroners Office, and the Allen County Prosecutors Office. The roadway should be opened for traffic in the next 30 minutes.

Sergeant John Nichter
Public Information Officer