Michael Tarail Bright Obituary Death: Coroner IDs Fort Wayne man fatally struck by car Saturday.
Michael Tarail Bright Obituary Death – Authorities have identified the man who was struck and killed by a vehicle Saturday night in Fort Wayne as 48-year-old Michael Tarail Bright. The Allen County Coroner’s Office confirmed that Bright died as a result of multiple blunt force injuries. While the cause of death has been established, the official manner of death is still pending further investigation.
The incident occurred around 10 p.m. near the intersection of West Paulding Road and Calhoun Street. Fort Wayne Police were called to the scene after receiving several 911 calls. According to police reports, the calls were conflicting—some described a “person down” in the road, while others claimed that someone had been shot.
After investigating the scene and examining Bright’s injuries, authorities determined that he had not been shot but had instead been the victim of a hit-and-run crash. No vehicle was found at the scene, and the driver involved had left the area before officers arrived.
The Fort Wayne Police Department, along with the Allen County Prosecutor’s Office and the Allen County Coroner’s Office, continues to investigate the case. They are working together to uncover more details about what happened and to identify the driver responsible for the fatal collision.
Investigators have not released any information about possible suspects or vehicle descriptions, and they are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any relevant information to come forward. Members of the public can contact the Fort Wayne Police Department through its non-emergency line at 260-427-1222. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 260-436-7867 or by using the P3 Tips app or website at P3Tips.com.
The death of Michael Bright marks another tragic hit-and-run in the community, and officials are emphasizing the importance of public assistance in helping to solve this case. Investigators hope that someone may have seen the vehicle fleeing the scene or may have surveillance footage from the area around the time of the incident.
As the investigation progresses, authorities will continue to release updates as more information becomes available. The community is being asked to remain vigilant and report anything that could help bring closure to Bright’s family and lead to justice for his untimely death.
In the meantime, the coroner’s office is completing its procedures, including determining the official manner of death, which could be classified as accidental, homicide, or undetermined depending on further findings.
Bright’s passing has left a somber note in Fort Wayne, as loved ones and community members come to terms with the loss and await answers in the ongoing investigation.
