Lake County, IN – A semi-truck crash in Lake County claimed one life Friday morning, prompting a hazmat response and an ongoing investigation into the cause.
According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Department, the collision occurred around 9:30 a.m. near the intersection of Indiana Route 2 (181st Avenue) and Union Street. Officers responded to a report of a crash involving two semi-trucks.
Upon arrival, deputies were informed that one of the truck drivers was deceased. A preliminary investigation revealed that one truck had been traveling eastbound and the other westbound when they collided.
The surviving driver sustained a rib injury and minor wounds to his hands and legs, authorities said. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Due to a diesel fuel spill at the crash site, the Lake County Hazmat team was dispatched to conduct cleanup operations.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Department stated the investigation into the crash remains active, and no further details have been released as of Friday afternoon.
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