Crash In DKC

A Fort Wayne man suffered leg and arm fractures after crashing into a tree just outside of Garrett, Thursday morning. William Smith, 43, was driving on W Quincy Street in Altona, when the vehicle went off the road for an unknown reason. Smith struck a large tree with the front driver’s side bumper, which caused the car to catch fire…with Smith trapped in the vehicle. Police and firefighters arrived on the scene and were able to put out the fire…while getting Smith from the vehicle. He was flown to Parkview Regional Medical Center in stable but critical condition with leg and arm fractures. The incident remains under investigation…speed and alcohol are suspected to be factors in the crash