Crown Point, IN — A 24-year-old Crown Point man was killed late Tuesday night following a motor vehicle crash in Lake County, according to the Lake County Coroner’s Office.
According to the coroner’s office, a Medicolegal Death Investigation team was dispatched at approximately 10:50 p.m. Tuesday to the roadway near 6969 East 97th Avenue in Crown Point after reports of a serious crash. The individual was pronounced dead shortly afterward.
The deceased has been identified as Shaun M. Watta, 24, a resident of Crown Point. Family members positively identified him at the Lake County Coroner’s Office, officials said.
The coroner reported that Watta sustained multiple blunt force injuries as a result of the crash. The manner of death was ruled a motor vehicle accident. His time of death was certified at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday by a Lake County Coroner’s investigator.
An autopsy was conducted Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Lake County Forensic Center located on West 93rd Avenue in Crown Point. No additional medical findings were released.
Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including the Merrillville Police Department, Merrillville Fire Department, and Superior Ambulance. Authorities have not released details regarding the circumstances leading up to the crash, including whether other vehicles were involved.
The incident remains under investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has information is encouraged to contact local authorities.
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