Young child killed, his mother Elizabeth Schwartz, 30, and two siblings injured when their buggy is rear-ended on State Road 218 in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Modified Date:
Sun, 05/15/2022 - 5:01pmAccident Date:
Friday, May 13, 2022One child dead after buggy crash in Adams County on Friday
Authorities say that it happened around 2:00 p.m. on SR 218, just east of County Road 100 East. Initial reports indicate that a 24-year-old male was traveling east on the road while going five miles over the posted speed limit of 55 mph.
Friday afternoon buggy crash leaves one child dead
Authorities say 30-year-old Elizabeth Schwartz and her three children, all under the age of 11, were transported to a local hospital with serious injuries. On Saturday, investigators were notified of the death of one of the children.
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Type: Other Type of Accident
Topics:
Horse-drawn Buggy Accidents, Rear-End Collisions, Ejected from Vehicle, Children/Minors InvolvedPeople Involved:
Elizabeth Schwartz
Roadway:
State Road 218City:
Fort Wayne, INCounty:
Allen County, INArea:
Ft. Wayne, IN