Valparaiso, IN – The Valparaiso Police Department has issued a traffic alert as northbound State Road 49 is closed at County Road 500 North due to an active motor vehicle crash investigation Friday morning.
According to police, east and west travel on County Road 500 North remains open, but officers are on scene north of the crash site, and the closure “may be significant and extended.” Drivers are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes where possible.
Authorities warn that weather and road conditions across Porter County have worsened, creating additional hazards for drivers. Police are urging motorists to slow down, stay alert, and travel only if necessary as they continue investigating the crash.
No further details about the vehicles involved or potential injuries have been released. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available from the Valparaiso Police Department.
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