Fatal Crash on I-69 SB in the Area of the 295 Mile Marker

On June 3, 2026, at approximately 1:54 p.m., officers with the Allen County Sheriff’s Department responded to the area of I-69 southbound, near the 295 mile marker, for a report of a multi-vehicle crash.

Upon arrival, officers located multiple vehicles involved in a rear-end crash, including three passenger cars and three semi trucks.

A preliminary investigation indicates southbound semi truck #1 rear-ended passenger car #1, who was stopped in traffic. Semi truck #1 continued and rear-ended passenger car #2, forcing passenger car #2 off the roadway to the West. Semi truck #1 rear-ended semi truck #2, causing semi-truck #2 to rear end passenger car #3. Passenger car #3 was forced southbound and rear-ended semi truck #3.

Driver’s of passenger car #1 and passenger car #2 were pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of semi truck #1 and front passenger of passenger car #2 were transported to a local hospital in stable condition.

According to officers on scene, southbound I-69 at the 296 mile marker will be shut down until at least 8:00 p.m.