Indiana

Mother and Child Injured in Accident at I-80 in Lake County, IN

Date of Accident
April 4, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-80, Bristol, Lake County, IN, USA

What Happened

Authorities are investigating a crash that injured a mother and child at I-80 in Lake County, IN on April 4th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 1:30 p.m. According to investigates, a semi-truck allegedly collided with the rear of a Kia Sorento that was slowing for traffic ahead. Reports indicate one person in the Kia was killed while mother and child occupants in the vehicle were hospitalized with serious injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

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

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Kia Sorento was re0ended by a semi-truck in traffic

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