Crews Respond To Fatal Accident On I-65 Monday

Hobart Fire Department was dispatched to a traffic accident Monday morning at 1:05 AM near I-65 & Ridge Road, according to Assistant Chief John Reitz of The Hobart Fire Department.

On arrival Hobart Fire personnel found a vehicle that had gone off I-65 and rolled down the embankment. One occupant had to be extricated by The Hobart Fire Department and was transported in fair condition to a trauma center. A second person was transported to a local hospital in good condition, and a third was deceased on scene, Reitz told RNS. The Lake County Coroner has identified the deceased as Walter Allen Jr., 28, of Chicago Ridge, IL.

Please follow and like us:

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

error

Enjoy this blog? Please spread the word :)