FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that happened around 4:30 Monday morning.
Police say that a car and a box truck crashed at Lafayette and McKinnie.
Witnesses reported the silver Chrysler involved was racing before the crash and had disregarded a stoplight. The driver of that vehicle was trapped inside when it caught on fire. He was pronounced dead at the scene after the flames were put out.
The driver of the truck was hurt but is expected to recover.
The FWPD released the following:
On Monday May 18th 2026 at approximately 4:50 am dispatch received a call about a crash near Lafayette and McKinney. Witnesses stated a Silver Chrysler struck a Box truck, that the driver of the Chrysler was trapped in the vehicle and that the vehicle was on fire.
Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire but found the driver, an adult male, deceased. The driver of the box truck suffered minor injuries and is cooperating with the investigation.
Several witnesses stated the Chrysler and another vehicle were racing south on Clinton, when the Chrysler ran a red light at McKinney, crossed the center line and struck the Box Truck which was traveling Northbound n Lafayette. Speed is believed to be a factor in this crash.
Lafayette & Clinton between Rudisill and Petite will remain closed to traffic for several hours this morning while the Fort Wayne Fatal Crash Team (FACT) conducts an investigation.
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