Indianapolis Man killed in Fatal Hit-and-Run on I-69: Authorities Seek Public’s Help

The Allen County Coroner’s Office has officially identified the individual who died in a tragic hit-and-run accident on I-69 early Thursday morning. The victim, Brad Anthony Nacio, a 48-year-old resident of Indianapolis, was involved in the accident which occurred around 3:20 a.m. on northbound I-69 near Union Chapel Road.

According to the Allen County Sheriff’s Department, officers responded to the scene where they found a disabled semi-truck pulled over and an individual on the highway. Despite the efforts of emergency responders, Nacio was declared dead at the scene. The circumstances surrounding the accident remain under investigation.

The department’s preliminary investigation revealed vehicle parts from another semi-truck at the scene, suggesting that a second vehicle was involved. Authorities are now on the lookout for a red or maroon Volvo semi-tractor with noticeable front passenger side damage and a missing mirror. This vehicle is believed to have been involved in the hit-and-run incident.

The Allen County Sheriff’s Department is appealing to the public for assistance. Anyone who might have witnessed the accident or has any information regarding the red or maroon Volvo semi-truck is urged to contact the department at 260-449-3000. Your tips could be crucial in helping to locate the vehicle and the individual responsible for this tragic event.

Brad Anthony Nacio’s death marks the 20th motor vehicle fatality in Allen County this year, underscoring the serious nature of road safety issues in the area. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working diligently to gather more details and piece together the events leading up to the accident.

As the community grapples with this loss, the focus remains on finding those responsible and ensuring that justice is served. The Allen County Sheriff’s Department appreciates the public’s assistance in this matter and continues to urge anyone with information to come forward.