November 11, 2024

Tragic crash on I-80 after SUV collides with big rig

Steve Smith

Tragic crash on I-80 after SUV collides with big rig

A tragic crash occurred on November 9 when a motorist in a Ford Explorer hit a parked big rig on the side of Indiana's I-80, near the Grant Street exit.

The details: The Volvo semi, pulling double FedEx trailers, was unoccupied at the time. Its driver was inspecting an air leak when the SUV veered off the road, striking the rear trailer.

The force of the collision pushed the trailer forward, and the SUV continued into a ditch.
The SUV driver was thrown from the vehicle and was pronounced dead on the scene.

Assistance: Indiana State Police, Gary Fire/EMS, WAFFCO Towing, and other local services responded quickly to the site, reported Indiana State Police.

Next steps: The Lake County Coroner’s Office is set to reveal the victim’s identity once relatives have been informed.

Thankfully, no one else was injured in the incident.

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