Authorities in Fort Wayne have identified the woman killed in a tragic pedestrian crash on the city’s east side earlier this week. The incident happened Tuesday night around 8 p.m. in the 1200 block of North Coliseum Boulevard, where emergency crews responded to reports of a pedestrian struck by a southbound vehicle.
According to the Fort Wayne Police Department, the woman had been attempting to cross the busy roadway when she was hit. Officers arrived quickly and secured the area as medics worked desperately to save her, but despite their efforts, she did not survive the severe injuries she sustained. The crash immediately prompted a thorough investigation, as detectives began gathering details from the scene.
On Thursday, the Allen County Coroner’s Office formally identified the victim as 44-year-old Shannon Joy Lamb of Fort Wayne. The coroner reported that Lamb died from multiple blunt-force injuries consistent with being hit by a vehicle while on foot. Her tragic death marks the 37th traffic-related fatality in Allen County this year, a number that continues to rise and raises concern among public safety officials.
Investigators are now working to determine what led to the deadly collision. Police have not yet released information about the driver, including whether factors such as speed, impaired driving, or distraction played a role. It also remains unclear whether the driver stayed at the scene, though such details are typically confirmed as investigations progress. Detectives are reviewing traffic camera footage, interviewing witnesses, and assessing roadway conditions to reconstruct the events leading up to the crash.
The growing number of fatal traffic incidents in the county has renewed conversations about roadway safety. Officials have long urged both drivers and pedestrians to remain alert, especially at night when visibility is reduced. Even routine crossings can become dangerous within seconds, underscoring the importance of caution on heavily traveled routes like Coliseum Boulevard.
For the Fort Wayne community, Lamb’s passing is a heartbreaking reminder of how quickly ordinary moments can turn tragic. Her sudden death adds to the emotional toll felt by families affected by similar incidents throughout the year. As the investigation continues, authorities are encouraging anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who has information that could assist detectives to come forward.
