East Chicago Woman Killed In 80/94 Crash
Thursday at approximately 1:50 p.m. a black 2016 Toyota Rav4 was traveling east on I-80/94 at the 6.3 mile-marker, near the Burr St. exit. For unknown reasons, the Toyota struck the guardrail attenuator head on. The annenuator divides the Burr St. exit ramps from I-80. The impact caused the driver of the vehicle to be ejected from the vehicle, police said. The black Toyota then struck a 2019 Freightliner. The driver of the Freightliner was not injured. The driver of the Toyota died at the scene. Family has been notified, Police said.
The driver has been identified as Bianca San Juan Vasquez, 46 of East Chicago, IN.
The roadway was restricted for crash investigation and scene cleanup for approximately 4 hours. The following agencies assisted at the scene: Gary Fire/EMS, Double T Towing, Hoosier Helpers and the Lake County Coroner.
The Indiana State Police reminds drivers and occupants of motor vehicles to always wear your seatbelt.
