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On May 8, 2026, at approximately 5:26 a.m., officers with the Allen County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 15000 block of Old US 24 regarding a reported personal injury crash involving two vehicles.
Upon arrival, officers and medics located the crash on Old U.S. 24, west of N. Berthaud Road. The preliminary investigation indicates that a Toyota passenger car was traveling eastbound on Old US 24 when, for unknown reasons, it crossed the center line and struck a westbound Chevy pickup truck head-on.
First responders determined that both vehicles were occupied only by their respective drivers. The driver of the Chevy pickup truck was transported to a local hospital in critical condition; however, the injuries were later determined to be non-life-threatening. The driver of the Toyota passenger car was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The crash remains under investigation by the Allen County Sheriff’s Department.
Sergeant Ken Litzenberg
Public Information Officer
Allen County Sheriff’s Department
Apr 23 2026
On April 23, 2026, at approximately 7:29 p.m., officers with the Allen County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 8800 block of Flutter Road regarding a reported personal injury crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.