The Indiana State Police was requested to investigate a crash where a driver was fleeing police.
News release from the Indiana State Police:
Indiana State Police Investigate Crash at North Clinton St. and Wallen Rd. as Suspect Flees from Allen County Drug Task Force
Fort Wayne, Indiana (June 10, 2025) – The Indiana State Police was requested to investigate a crash where a driver was fleeing police. Officers from the Allen County Drug Task Force, a joint team of officers from several Allen County police agencies, attempted to make a traffic stop on a white 2004 Cadillac driven by Tyler Alberding (24) of Ft. Wayne.
The preliminary investigation shows on Monday, June 9, 2025, around 1:20pm Mr. Alberding fled from police north on North Clinton St. from an attempted traffic stop. While running from police, he struck two vehicles at the intersection of North Clinton St. and Wallen Rd.
The Cadillac struck a Silver 2016 Subaru, seriously injuring the driver, Carolyn Hutchinson (93) of Ft. Wayne. Ms. Hutchinson was transported from the scene to a local hospital. Later, while at the hospital, Ms. Hutchinson succumbed to the injuries she suffered in the crash. The Allen County Coroner’s Office has confirmed that her family has been notified. The white Cadillac also hit a red 2015 Ford truck, injuring Larry Zant (80) of Ft. Wayne. Mr. Zant was transported from the scene to a local hospital in serious condition.
Tyler Alberding was arrested by the Allen Count Sheriffs Department and all questions pertaining to his arrest, the pursuit or the task force should be directed to them.
The crash investigation is still ongoing. There is nothing further to be release at this time.
*All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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