Update To Last Nights Accident In Dyer
On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at approximately 5:47 PM, the Dyer Police and
Fire Departments were dispatched to the 800 Block of Flagstone Drive for a report of a
vehicle in the water.
Upon arrival officers located a vehicle in the water directly north of the parking area of 867 Flagstone Drive. A search of the area had negative results locating the driver. The MABAS 207 Dive Team and Lake County Sherrif’s Aviation Team were requested to assist with the search.
The search of the waterway and surrounding area had a negative result in locating the driver. Dyer Investigators worked through the night in an attempt to locate the driver, with negative results.
On Thursday, November 21, 2024, at approximately 8:45 am, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) arrived on the scene to assist in the search for the driver. With use of their sonar, they were able to locate the driver in the waterway.
Upon locating the driver, the MABAS 207 Dive Team was dispatched to the scene, to recover
the driver. The Lake County Coroner’s Office arrived on scene to conduct their investigation.
The name of the deceased will not be released until the Lake County Coroner’s Office has notified the individuals next of kin.
If anyone has any information about this incident, please contact the Dyer Police Department (219) 865-1163.
