Merrillville, IN – A motorcycle crash on Broadway near the railroad crossing left a man in critical condition Tuesday night.
According to the Merrillville Police Department, the crash occurred around 9 p.m. when the driver attempted to cross the tracks as a train approached. He lost control of the motorcycle, leading to the accident. Emergency responders transported the unresponsive man to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Authorities urge anyone with information about the incident to contact Detective Ridgway or Officer Michels at the provided email addresses. The police department reminds motorists to exercise caution at railroad crossings and never bypass activated gates.