Lake County, IN – A 26-year-old man from Dyer was struck by a vehicle late Sunday night and later died from his injuries, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Department.
At approximately 11:06 p.m., deputies responded to the 9900 block of Sheffield Avenue in unincorporated Dyer after reports of a collision. Authorities said the driver was traveling northbound when the vehicle hit something in the roadway.
According to the preliminary investigation, the driver initially believed he had struck a deer. After returning to the scene, he discovered the vehicle had struck a man walking along the east side of Sheffield Avenue. The sheriff’s office said the man was wearing dark clothing at the time, and the roadway had no street lights.
The pedestrian was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later died. His name has not yet been released.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the crash remains under investigation. No further details were available as of Monday morning.
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