Erik Schultz Obituary, Fort Wayne IN, man killed in accident identified by coroner: The Allen County Coroner’s Office has identified the man who was tragically killed in a crash on Fort Wayne’s southwest side. The accident occurred around 2:45 p.m. on Friday, May 17, at the intersection of Branstrator Road and Lower Huntington Road.
According to the Allen County Sheriff’s Department, the crash happened when a car, traveling north through the intersection, was struck by a dump truck. Notably, there is no stop sign on Lower Huntington Road at its intersection with Branstrator Road. The impact of the collision was severe, and the driver of the car was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition. Sadly, he was later pronounced dead.
The coroner has identified the deceased as 20-year-old Erik James Schultz. This incident marks the 10th motor vehicle fatality in Allen County so far this year. The community mourns the loss of Erik and extends heartfelt condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.
