Warsaw, IN (June 17, 2026) – A 26-year-old Warsaw man was severely injured after being struck by a pickup truck while working alongside Center Street on Monday morning, June 15. The crash happened just after 9 a.m. on Center Street west of Little League Drive.
The Police said a 63-year-old Edwardsburg man was driving a pickup truck west on Center Street when the vehicle crossed to the left side of the northbound lane. The truck then struck the 26-year-old man who was working near the road.
The injured man was airlifted from the scene to a Fort Wayne hospital in serious condition. Due to the severity of the crash, the Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office Fatal Crash Team was called to investigate. We are keeping the young man in our thoughts.
What Is Reviewed After a Vehicle Strikes a Person Near a Roadway?
Crashes involving a person working near a roadway require investigators to examine vehicle movement, roadway layout, and visibility conditions. Officials may review where the vehicle was traveling, how the person was positioned, and whether any roadway factors affected the incident.
Investigators typically document physical evidence, vehicle damage, and the area surrounding the crash. They may also consider driver actions, traffic conditions, and witness accounts to better understand the sequence of events. These details help create a clearer picture of what happened before the collision and the circumstances involved.
