South Bend, IN – An investigation is underway after a driver died in a crash on the U.S. 20 Bypass in South Bend. On Wednesday, at around 4:30 p.m., South Bend Police responded to the crash in the westbound lanes near Miami Street.
Officers found a van that had veered off the roadway and struck the center median. The driver was unresponsive. Despite several lifesaving attempts, the driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police suspect the driver may have experienced a medical emergency before the crash. The driver’s name has not been released, pending notification of the next of kin.
No other vehicles were involved.
The case has been handed over to the St. Joseph County Coroner’s Office for further investigation.