On July 17, 2021, at 6:36 pm, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to Fourth Street, in front of Lawton Park, in reference to a vehicle accident involving a 4yr old boy.
Life Threatening Automobile Accident
Date: 7/17/2021
Location: 4th Street, in front of Lawton Park
Time: 06:36 PM
Details:
On July 17, 2021 at approximately 06:36 PM officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to 4th Street, in front of Lawton Park, in reference to a vehicle accident involving a 4yr old boy.
A van was traveling east bound on 4th street, just in front of the entrance to Lawton Park. A 4-year-old boy attempt to cross the street heading south bound darted out in front of the van. The van was unable to stop in time and struck the boy. The boy sustained life threatening injuries and was immediately taken to Lutheran Hospital for medical treatment.
The Fort Wayne Police Department FACT was called out to the scene for a thorough investigation. Preliminary investigation indicates alcohol does not appear to be a factor.
This incident remains under investigation by the City of Fort Wayne Police. Fourth Street was closed during the investigation and is currently open to all traffic.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Greater Fort Wayne Crime Stoppers at (260) 229-7867 or toll-free at 1-800-237-7867 or the Fort Wayne Police Department Detective Bureau at 427-1201. You can also use the P3 app on your Android phone or Apple phone here. They are also available on Facebook. You can submit your tip anonymously.
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