diff --git a/distribution/changelog.txt b/distribution/changelog.txt
index 0c6676d115..06c41de270 100644
--- a/distribution/changelog.txt
+++ b/distribution/changelog.txt
@@ -59,6 +59,7 @@
 - Fix: [#18696] Construction rights cannot be viewed after all are purchased.
 - Fix: [#18720] Upwards helix is enabled for the Alpine Coaster, even when cheats are off.
 - Fix: [#18755] Ferris Wheel and Circus ghosts not coloured correctly.
+- Fix: [#18802] Game could crash when determining if a mechanic is heading to fix the ride blocking the path.
 
 0.4.2 (2022-10-05)
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diff --git a/src/openrct2/entity/Staff.cpp b/src/openrct2/entity/Staff.cpp
index f42827ba58..ed73b6a8ed 100644
--- a/src/openrct2/entity/Staff.cpp
+++ b/src/openrct2/entity/Staff.cpp
@@ -874,6 +874,9 @@ bool Staff::IsMechanicHeadingToFixRideBlockingPath()
         return false;
 
     auto ride = get_ride(trackElement->GetRideIndex());
+    if (ride == nullptr)
+        return false;
+
     return ride->id == CurrentRide && ride->breakdown_reason == BREAKDOWN_SAFETY_CUT_OUT;
 }