Indiana

Driver Killed in Accident at I-80 near Calumet Ave in Hammond, IN

Published on: June 20, 2024

Date of Accident
June 19, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

80 Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN, USA

What Happened

Authorities are investigating a crash that killed a driver at I-80 near Calumet Ave in Hammond, IN on June 19th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 1:10 a.m. According to investigators, a Jeep Grand Cherokee was allegedly headed westbound prior to colliding with a crash attenuator under unclear circumstances. The vehicle was reportedly next struck head-on by an approaching tractor-trailer, the collision fatally injuring the driver of the Jeep. Reports claim the truck operator was uninjured. Additional details were not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Indiana State Police
Vehicles Involved
Jeep Grand Cherokee, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
I-80
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Jeep Grand Cherokee hit a crash attenuator before it was struck head-on with a semi-truck

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