FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) – One 15-year-old is dead following a crash that happened Saturday evening.
Police say three people, all 18 and younger, were driving in a car Saturday evening around 6:15 p.m. According to police, 18-year-old Ameer Ahmed was heading north on County Road 23 in Dekalb County when tried to pass another car in a “no passing zone” coming into a curve.
Police say Ahmed left the road and hit a tree. Ahmed and the rear passenger were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries. Unfortunately, the 15-year-old front-seat passenger died at the scene from their injuries.
The identity of the minor will be released at a later time from the coroner’s office.
This incident remains under investigation.
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