The Lead Off
- A pedestrian was airlifted to a Fort Wayne hospital Monday morning after being struck by a pickup truck in Warsaw.
- Authorities say the man was working roadside when the collision occurred on Center Street west of Little League Drive.
- The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office Fatal Team has been called in to assist with crash reconstruction.
WARSAW, IND. (WOWO) A pedestrian was seriously injured and airlifted to a Fort Wayne hospital after being struck by a pickup truck Monday morning in Warsaw, according to local authorities.
The crash occurred at approximately 9:08 a.m. on June 15, 2026, on Center Street west of Little League Drive.
Responding agencies included the Warsaw Police Department, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory, Lutheran EMS, and Lutheran Air Ambulance.
Crash investigation on Center Street
Preliminary findings indicate that a 2025 Ford F-250 driven by 63-year-old James M. Deckler of Edwardsburg, Michigan, was traveling west on Center Street when the vehicle left the north side of the roadway.
Authorities say the truck then struck a pedestrian, identified as 26-year-old Alan Stephens of Warsaw, who was working alongside the roadway at the time of the crash.
Officials have not released further details on what caused the vehicle to leave the roadway.
Victim airlifted to Fort Wayne hospital
Emergency personnel provided medical treatment at the scene before Stephens was transported by Lutheran Air Ambulance to a Fort Wayne hospital.
Authorities say he was taken in serious condition.
His current condition has not been updated publicly.
Fatal team assisting investigation
The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office Fatal Team was requested to assist with crash reconstruction due to the severity of the incident.
Investigators are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash, including vehicle movement and roadway conditions at the time of the collision.
No charges or citations have been announced.
Next steps
Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing as crash reconstruction efforts continue. Additional information is expected to be released once investigators complete initial analysis and review all available evidence.
The Takeaway
Serious injury reported in roadside crash
A 26-year-old Warsaw man was seriously injured after being struck by a pickup truck while working alongside Center Street.
Investigation focuses on vehicle departure from roadway
Preliminary findings indicate the vehicle left the roadway before striking the pedestrian, though the cause remains under investigation.
Fatal team reviewing crash circumstances
The Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office Fatal Team is assisting with reconstruction as officials continue gathering details about the incident.
