Crown Point, IN – A 48-year-old East Chicago man was identified Thursday after a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred during the early morning hours, according to the Lake County Coroner’s Office.
According to officials, the Lake County Coroner and the Medicolegal Death Investigation Team were dispatched around 4:10 a.m. Thursday to the intersection of North Cline Avenue and Guthrie Street in East Chicago, Indiana, following reports of a deadly crash.
Deputy Coroner personnel confirmed the victim as Jason Williams, described as a 48-year-old African American male who resided in East Chicago. Williams’ official time of death was recorded at 4:42 a.m., the coroner’s office stated.
The coroner notified and identified Williams through a photograph shown to family members at their residence.
A full forensic autopsy has been scheduled for Friday, December 12, 2025, at the Lake County Forensic Science Center located at 2900 W. 93rd Ave. in Crown Point. Toxicology results remain pending.
The preliminary cause of death has been listed as blunt force trauma related to the motor vehicle accident. The manner of death is still under investigation.
The Gary Police Department is leading the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. No additional details regarding what may have caused the single-vehicle collision have been released.
Residents who witnessed the crash or have information that may assist investigators are encouraged to contact local authorities.
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