Charlie Morris Jr Obituary, Death – The Allen County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the identity of the individual who died in a car crash near downtown Fort Wayne on Saturday afternoon. The incident took place around 4:15 p.m. on September 21, at the intersection of Maumee and Grant Avenues, prompting police to respond to a two-vehicle collision.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered an adult male driver lying on the ground outside his vehicle and another adult male driver trapped inside his car. Emergency services transported both men to a nearby hospital for medical attention. Unfortunately, one of the drivers was pronounced dead upon arrival, while the other was reported to be in stable condition at that time.
The coroner has identified the deceased driver as 77-year-old Charlie Morris Jr., a resident of Fort Wayne. This tragic event marks the 27th fatal crash in Allen County this year, underscoring the ongoing issue of traffic safety in the area. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the collision are ongoing as authorities work to gather more information regarding the events that led to this unfortunate accident.