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Fatal Hit and Run Crash Update on I-69 

Jul 30 2024

With information provided by the public, officers from multiple jurisdictions in conjunction with the Allen County Sheriff's Department were able to locate the semi tractor believed to be involved in the fatal hit and run crash that occurred on July 25, 2024 on I-69 northbound near the 319 mile marker.  We appreciate all the assistance from both the public and other jurisdictions in this investigation.  

One Deceased in Hit and Run Crash on I-69 

Jul 25 2024

On July 25, 2024, at approximately 2:38 A.M., officers with the Allen County Sheriff's Department responded to the area of I-69 northbound near the 319 mile marker, reference a disabled semi on the side of the highway and a body lying in the roadway. 

One Critical in West Washington Center Road Crash 

Jul 22 2024

On July 22, 2024 at approximately 12:57 P.M., officers with the Allen County Sheriff's Department responded to the intersection of West Washington Center Road and Stahlhut Road, reference a two-vehicle crash with injuries. 

One Person Critical in U.S. 27 Crash 

Jul 03 2024

On July 3, 2024, at approximately 7:55 P.M., officers with the Allen County Sheriff's Department responded to the area of U.S. 27 and Ferguson Road, reference a person injury crash. 

One Deceased in Afternoon Crash 

Jun 25 2024

On June 25, 2024, at approximately 2:30 P.M., officers with the Allen County Sheriff's Department were dispatched to the area of U.S. 24 East and I-469, regarding a personal injury crash. Upon arrival, officers located a semi tractor trailer and a passenger car involved in the crash. 

Train vs Pedestrian Leaves One Deceased 

May 28 2024

On May 27, 2024, at approximately 9:49 P.M., officers with the Allen County Sheriff's Department responded to the area of West Hamilton Road between S.R. 14 and Bass Road, reference a train striking a person.

One Critical in Allen County Crash 

May 12 2024

On May 11, 2024, at approximately 5:59 P.M., officers with the Allen County Sheriff's Department responded to the area of State Road 101 at Lincoln Highway East, reference a personal injury crash. Upon arrival, officers and medics located two vehicles involved. Three individuals appeared to be injured. 

One Deceased in U.S. 33 Crash 

May 04 2024

On May 4, 2024, at approximately 9:18 A.M., officers with the Allen County Sheriff's Department responded to the area of U.S. 33, south of Felger Road, reference a single-vehicle crash with injuries. Upon arrival, officers and medics located an SUV that struck a tree. 

One Deceased in US 24 E Crash 

May 03 2024

On May 3, 2024, at approximately 4:28 P.M., officers with the Allen County Sheriff's Department were dispatched to the area of 1500 US 24 East, reference a multi-vehicle crash with injuries. Upon arrival, officers and medics located one injured person. 

Saturday Crash Leaves One Critical 

Apr 27 2024

On April 27, 2024, at approximately 7:06 P.M., officers with the Allen County Sheriff's Department responded to the 16000 block of State Road 1, near Leo, IN, reference a crash involving two motorcycles. Upon arrival, officers and medics located one patient. 

1 Critical in Northwest Allen County Crash 

Apr 17 2024

On April 17, 2024, at approximately 3:59 P.M., officers with the Allen County Sheriff's Department responded to the intersection of State Road 3 at Copper Mine Passage, reference a personal injury crash involving two motor vehicles.

Crash on I-469 Leaves One Deceased 

Apr 15 2024

On April 15, 2024, at approximately 4:25 P.M., officers with the Allen County Sheriff's Department were dispatched to the 21 mile marker on I-469 Northbound, reference a crash involving multiple vehicles. 

Vehicle vs Pedestrian, Fatal Crash on Tonkel Road 

Mar 16 2024

On March 16, 2024, at approximately 8:40 P.M., officers with the Allen County Sheriff's Department responded to the area of Tonkel Road, north of Cedar Springs Blvd., regarding a vehicle verses pedestrian crash. 

One Deceased, One Critical in Semi vs Pickup Crash 

Feb 05 2024

On February 5, 2024, at approximately 1:56 P.M., officers with the Allen County Sheriff's Department responded to the area of Lafayette Center Road at Zubrick Road, reference a two-vehicle crash with injuries.

Vandalism at Allen County Courthouse 

Feb 03 2024

On February 2, 2024, at approximately 7:26 P.M., a male white suspect approached the Allen County Courthouse and broke out glass on the entry doors, using a sledge hammer.