On, August 20, 2023, at 0300 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department responded to the intersection of Engle and Smith Roads in reference to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Crash Involving Pedestrian
Date: August 20, 2023
Time: 0300 hours
Location: near the intersection of Engle and Smith Roads, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Victim: adult male
Details/Summary:
On, August 20th, 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.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
All information is preliminary and subject to change during the course of the investigation.
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