Preliminary investigation by M/Trp. Latiker shows that a green 2005 Kia was eastbound when the driver lost control and struck the median wall. With the Kia being disabled and partially in the left lane, the driver exited the Kia and was standing outside of the vehicle on the passenger side when both the driver and Kia were struck by another vehicle, a 2012 Dodge Charger. The Lake County Coroner declared the driver of the Kia deceased at the scene.
Assisting at the scene were the Hammond Fire Department and the Lake County Coroner’s Office.
The deceased has yet to be identified by the coroner’s office. Once positive identification has been made, the Lake County Coroner will release that information.
