FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fort Wayne Police Department is investigating a fiery crash early Saturday.
Officers were called to East Wayne and South Clinton and found two vehicles that had crashed – one with flames beginning to spread. Officers were able to put out the fire and learned an Uber that had been transporting passengers was struck by a vehicle that ran the light on South Clinton.
Police think alcohol was a factor in the crash. It is not currently known the extent of any injuries.
The FWPD released the following shortly after:
On Saturday, June 13, 2026, at approximately 12:02 a.m., officers with the Fort Wayne Police Department (FWPD) responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of East Wayne Street and South Clinton Street.
Upon arrival, officers located two heavily damaged vehicles in the intersection. One vehicle was being used to transport Uber passengers at the time of the crash. Both vehicles came to rest within the intersection, and one of the vehicles caught fire following the collision. The fire was quickly extinguished by the Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD).
Preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle transporting the Uber passengers was traveling westbound on East Wayne Street when the other vehicle, traveling southbound on South Clinton Street, is believed to have disregarded a red traffic signal and struck the Uber vehicle.
At this time, alcohol consumption is believed to be a contributing factor in the crash.
Due to the nature of the injuries sustained in the collision, the FWPD Fatal Accident Crash Team (FACT) was notified and has assumed responsibility for the investigation. The FWPD Air Support Unit (ASU) is also assisting at the scene.
The intersection of South Clinton Street and East Wayne Street will remain closed while investigators process the scene.
This investigation remains ongoing. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.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 anonymous tip through the P3 Tips app.
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