FORT WAYNE, IN — The Fort Wayne community is united in grief following the tragic passing of 52-year-old Nabor Silverio Medellin Sr., whose life was cut short Sunday evening in a fatal traffic collision in the heart of downtown.
The incident occurred around 8:00 p.m. near the intersection of Lafayette Street and Wayne Street. According to reports from the Allen County Coroner’s Office, Medellin was crossing the street when he was struck by a motorcyclist. He suffered critical blunt force injuries from the impact and was pronounced deceased. Investigators have official ruled his cause of death as blunt force injuries sustained in an accidental crash.
Medellin’s passing marks the 31st traffic-related fatality in Allen County in 2026—a sobering statistic that pales in comparison to the immense personal loss felt by those who knew him. Beyond the headline is a father, a friend, and a cherished member of the community whose sudden absence leaves a profound void. Loved ones now face the overwhelming heartache of a future without him, clinging to the ordinary, precious memories built over a lifetime.
Authorities have arrested 44-year-old Quincy A. English of Fort Wayne in connection with the crash. English faces preliminary charges of leaving the scene of an accident causing death, criminal recklessness, and obstruction of justice. The Fort Wayne Police Department and local authorities state the investigation remains active and ongoing.
As the legal process unfolds, the focus remains on supporting Nabor’s grieving family. In this season of sudden heartbreak, may his friends, family, and neighbors find solace in shared memories and strength in one another.
Nabor Silverio Medellin Sr. was taken far too soon, but his presence, warmth, and memory will endure permanently in the hearts of those who loved him. May he rest in peace.
