News Release

NAPPANEE — Christopher Manhardt, 21, Nappanee, was pronounced dead at the scene of a single-vehicle crash on CR 9, near Nappanee. The crash occurred at noon today, Monday, Oct. 7.

Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office reports Manhardt was southbound on CR 9, south of CR 44, in a 2021 Chevrolet Camaro. The Camaro went off the roadway to the east.

The vehicle continued southeast and struck a garage on the property of 68148 CR 9. It also struck a cement barrier and continued, hitting a barn where it came to rest.

The sheriff’s office is continuing its investigation.