Indiana

Two People Injured in Accident at I-65 in Merrillville, IN

Published on: July 27, 2023

Date of Accident
July 26, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-65, Merrillville, IN, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that injured a pair of drivers at I-65 in Merrillville, IN on July 26th, 2023. Police say the incident occurred around 12:20 p.m. Investigators believe a northbound tractor-trailer veered from its lane for unknown reasons before crashing into a center retaining wall. The impact pushed center barriers into the southbound lanes, impacting a southbound tanker truck. The tanker truck was forced from the road in the collision, overturning into a west ditch. The drivers of both trucks were hospitalized with injuries suspected of being non-life-threatening in nature. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Indiana State Police
Vehicles Involved
Commercial Truck
Injuries Sustained

Undisclosed injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer collided with a center divider wall

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