Schererville, IN — A pedestrian was killed Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle at a major intersection in Schererville, according to the Lake County Coroner’s Office.
According to officials, the Lake County Coroner’s Office was dispatched at approximately 6:35 p.m. Tuesday to the intersection of U.S. 30 and U.S. 41 in Schererville following reports of a serious crash involving a pedestrian.
The deceased was identified as Charles R. La Bedz, 57, a resident of Steger, Illinois. Identification was confirmed by family members, the coroner’s office said.
An autopsy was performed Wednesday, January 7, at the Lake County Forensic Center in Crown Point. The coroner determined La Bedz died from multiple blunt force injuries sustained during the crash.
The manner of death was ruled an accident, specifically a motor vehicle collision involving a pedestrian, according to the official findings. The time of death was certified at 7:05 p.m. by a Lake County Coroner’s investigator.
Emergency crews from the Schererville Police Department and Schererville Fire Department responded to the scene. Traffic in the area was impacted during the investigation, though officials have not released details regarding lane closures or whether any citations were issued.
Authorities have not yet released additional information about the circumstances leading up to the crash, including driver details or whether speed, lighting, or weather conditions were factors.
The investigation remains ongoing, and further updates may be released by local authorities.
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