Three-Vehicle Crash Closes Northbound I-69 in Fort Wayne
A two-stage crash near Dupont Road on Interstate 69 injured several people, including a semi driver struck while checking on occupants.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Accidents
A three-vehicle crash closed northbound Interstate 69 near Dupont Road in Fort Wayne on the morning of November 3, 2026. A 2011 Buick driven by Charlisa Love was struck by a 2021 Freightliner driven by Rodney Burns, and Kobe Brady's 2014 Chevrolet then collided with the disabled vehicles.
Why it matters
The crash shows how a single collision on a busy interstate can create a secondary hazard when drivers stop to help, as Rodney Burns was struck after exiting his truck to check on the Buick's occupants. Several people from the three vehicles were taken to a local hospital.
The Indiana State Police led the response with assistance from the Fort Wayne Police Department, Allen County Sheriff's Department, Three Rivers Ambulance Authority, and Fort Wayne Fire Department. Rodney Burns was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries, and the investigation into the cause of the collisions has not been detailed in the available information.
The players
Indiana State Police
The state law enforcement agency responsible for investigating major highway crashes across Indiana, including this incident on Interstate 69.
Fort Wayne Police Department
The municipal police agency serving Fort Wayne, which assisted state troopers at the scene of the crash.
The details
The initial collision occurred when the Freightliner driven by Rodney Burns struck the Buick driven by Charlisa Love, and both vehicles came to rest against the median barrier wall. Burns then exited his truck to check on the Buick's occupants, when Kobe Brady's 2014 Chevrolet collided with the disabled vehicles and struck him.
Timeline
• November 3, 2026 (morning): Three-vehicle crash closes northbound I-69 near Dupont Road in Fort Wayne.
Legal Context
Indiana's Move Over law requires drivers to change lanes or slow down when passing stopped emergency and roadside vehicles, a rule aimed at preventing exactly the kind of secondary collision seen here. The incident shows how a disabled vehicle on a high-speed interstate can quickly become a hazard for those who stop to assist.
Drivers on northbound I-69 near Dupont Road in Fort Wayne may face delays while the crash is cleared. Motorists approaching disabled vehicles on the interstate should slow down and change lanes where safe, as stopping to assist can expose drivers and passengers to oncoming traffic.
The takeaway
Pulling over to help after a crash carries real risk on a highway, so staying inside a vehicle or well away from traffic until help arrives is the safer choice. Slowing down and moving over for stopped vehicles protects both drivers and anyone standing beside the road.
Further reading
For more on similar roadway incidents, browse Accidents coverage across the Fort Wayne area.
