Indiana

John Thomas Xirafakis Jr Killed in Accident at I-469 in Fort Wayne, IN

Date of Accident
July 18, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
John Thomas Xirafakis Jr
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-469, Fort Wayne, IN, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed a person at I-469 in Fort Wayne, IN on July 18th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 1:21 a.m. According to investigators, an SUV headed southbound is said to have veered into a shoulder lane for unknown reasons prior to colliding with a disabled semi-truck. A passenger in the SUV, identified as 36-year-old John Thomas Xirafakis Jr, died at the scene. The woman driving the vehicle was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Indiana State Police
Vehicles Involved
SUV, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
I-469
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

SUV veered into a shoulder and collided with a disabled semi-truck

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