Fatal Hit-and-Run Happened on I-69:
Trucker Now in Jail After Tips and Dashcam Footage

Police Use Tips to Solve Fatal Hit-and-Run on I-69

Arrest Made in Fatal Hit-and-Run

WANE reports that a semi-truck driver has been arrested after a hit-and-run crash that killed another truck driver on Interstate 69 near Union Chapel Road in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The crash happened two weeks ago, and police have been working hard to find the suspect.

Details of the Hit-and-Run Incident

The driver who was arrested is 53-year-old John A. Dailey from Charlestown, Indiana. He was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal crash, reckless homicide, and obstruction of justice. The crash occurred on July 25 and took the life of 48-year-old Brad Nacio from Indianapolis.

Nacio had stopped his semi-truck on the side of the highway because it had broken down. He was standing next to his truck, wearing a yellow reflective vest, when another semi-truck, allegedly driven by Dailey, hit him. Sadly, Nacio was run over multiple times. His body was found about 30 minutes later.

Clues Lead to the Hit-and-Run Suspect

Investigators found clues at the crash site that helped them identify the suspect’s vehicle. They knew they were looking for a maroon Volvo semi-truck with a missing passenger-side mirror. With help from the public, they tracked down the vehicle on I-69.

Police learned that the truck belonged to a trucking company in New York and that Dailey was the only driver. The company gave police dashcam footage from Dailey’s truck, which showed the truck hitting Nacio at 68 mph and then continuing to drive without stopping.

Evidence Collected

On July 29, police found the semi-truck in southern Indiana. They noticed it had a new passenger-side mirror that was a different color from the driver’s side mirror. On August 1, they also found the trailer Dailey had been hauling, and crime scene technicians discovered what might be body fluids on it. These will be tested by the Indiana State Police.

No Court Dates Yet

Dailey was fired by his employer because of his reported involvement in the crash. However, he told the company he wasn’t involved. As of now, there are no court dates set for Dailey.