Jasper County, IN – A morning crash on Interstate 65 sent three people to the hospital after a car struck a tree in the median, authorities said.
According to the Indiana State Police-Lowell Post, the crash happened at approximately 5:20 a.m. near the 221 mile-marker, about one mile north of the Fair Oaks exit. Investigators said a red 2015 Chevrolet Sonic left the northbound lanes for unknown reasons and collided with a tree, sustaining heavy front-end damage.
The driver and two passengers were transported to Franciscan Health Crown Point for treatment. Police reported that the front seat passenger suffered the most serious injuries and had to be extricated from the vehicle, though none of the injuries were considered life-threatening.
Authorities identified the driver as Hector Pineda, who was cited for unsafe lane movement and driving with a suspended license. Police emphasized that individuals cited are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
State police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Traffic in the area was affected during the early morning response but has since cleared.
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