The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a traffic accident involving a juvenile pedestrian struck in the area of Lake and Anthony Boulevards at 0640 hours this morning.
Fort Wayne Police Department incident report:
Non Life-Threatening Traffic Accident
Date: October 11, 2023
Location: the intersection of Lake Avenue and Anthony Boulevard, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Time: 0640 hours
Details/Summary:
The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a traffic accident involving a juvenile pedestrian struck in the area of Lake/Anthony at roughly 6:40 am this morning. Preliminary information and witness accounts indicate that the driver of the vehicle was traveling on Anthony and had the green light when a group of children darted across the intersection. The driver slammed on the brakes, but could not avoid hitting the juvenile. The driver immediately stopped and is cooperating with the investigation. Officers arrived on scene and rendered aid to the child, who is in non life-threatening condition. TRAA took over care and transported the juvenile to a local hospital. This incident remains under investigation by the Fort Wayne Police Department and the Allen County Prosecutor’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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