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Home » Hoosier Helper Vehicle Struck on I-80

Hoosier Helper Vehicle Struck on I-80

February 28, 2025 by Indiana Chronicle Leave a Comment

Gary, Ind. – This morning at approximately 7:00 a.m., an INDOT Hoosier Helper stopped on I-80/94 eastbound at the 7.7 mile marker to assist a stranded motorist with changing a flat tire on the right shoulder. This location is east of Burr and Grant St. The Hoosier Helper vehicle had all of its rear-facing emergency lights activated while the tire was being changed.

At the same time, a red 2008 Ford pickup left the eastbound lanes of travel and rear-ended the parked Hoosier Helper vehicle at a high rate of speed resulting in catastrophic damage to the red Ford. The driver of the Ford was pinned in the vehicle. Troopers responded to the scene and attempted to render first aid to the driver, but they could not locate a pulse. The Lake County Coroner was contacted, and the driver was declared deceased at the scene. The Hoosier Helper that was changing the tire and the occupants of the disabled vehicle were not seriously injured.

The identity of the driver of the Ford will be released by the Lake County Coroner pending positive identification and notification of family. Toxicology results will also be pending the results of the autopsy. Evidence at the scene shows that driver impairment is believed to be a factor in this crash.

SOURCE: Indiana State Police

Filed Under: Indiana News Tagged With: I-80, I-94, Indiana State Police, INDOT, INDOT Hoosier Helper


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