Lake County, Indiana – A woman was killed early morning in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 65, prompting a state police investigation.
According to Indiana State Police-Lowell Post, troopers responded to a fatal collision involving a driver traveling the wrong direction on I-65. Authorities said alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash.
Investigators have not yet released the identity of the woman pending family notification. Officials also have not disclosed the exact location along I-65 or whether additional injuries were reported.
Indiana State Police stated the crash remains under investigation. Additional details, including potential charges or contributing circumstances, have not yet been confirmed.
Wrong-way crashes are often among the most severe types of roadway collisions due to high speeds and head-on impact risks. Interstate 65 is a major north-south corridor through Lake County and carries significant commuter and commercial traffic.
The investigation is ongoing, and further information is expected to be released as it becomes available.
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