On August 27, 2026, at 1858 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department was dispatched to an accident involving a pickup truck that had struck the rear of a parked flatbed tow truck in the 900 block of West Creighton Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Date: August 27, 2026
Location: 900 block of Creighton Avenue, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Time: 1858 hours
Fort Wayne Police Department incident Report Details/Summary:
On August 27, 2026, shortly before 7:00 p.m., Fort Wayne Police Department officers were dispatched to a crash involving a pickup truck that had struck the rear of a parked flatbed tow truck in the 900 block of West Creighton Ave. Upon arrival, officers began providing aid to the male passenger of the pickup truck, who was pinned inside the vehicle. The Fort Wayne Fire Department assisted with extricating the passenger. He was transported to a local trauma center in serious condition, which was later downgraded to life-threatening. The male driver of the tow truck [sic] sustained minor injuries and is cooperating with investigators.
The Fatal Accident Crash Team and Air Support Unit responded to assist with the investigation. Preliminary findings indicate the pickup truck was traveling west on Creighton Ave when it left its lane and collided with the back of the tow truck. Investigators are working to determine whether speed and/or environmental conditions contributed to the crash. At this time, alcohol is not believed to be a factor.
The investigation remains ongoing. Creighton Ave between Miner St and Broadway should be open to traffic no later than 11:00 p.m.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Fort Wayne Police Department at (260) 427-1222, call Crime Stoppers at (260) 436-7867, or submit an anonymo
Please note: The release listed the second driver as driver of the pickup which should have read, “tow truck”.
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All information is preliminary and subject to change during the course of the investigation.
Investigators are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Fort Wayne Police Department at 427-1201, Crime Stoppers at 436-7867, or use the free “P3 Tips” app.
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