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Crash #2008180092 Crash #2008180092
Fatalities 1
State INDIANA
County LAKE
City MERRILLVILLE
Date Feb. 17, 2008
Time 4:18 p.m.
Location(41.5221167, -87.3216278) - Fatality Map - Google Maps
Street Name 1 53RD AVE
Street Name 2 TENNESSEE ST
WeatherClear
Number of Vehicles 1
Number of Vehicles in Transport 1
Number of Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles 2
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport 0
Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles 2
Number of Nonmotorists 0
Route Signing County
Rural / Urban Rural
Functional System Local
Road Owner Unknown
National Highway System Not in the National Highway System
Special Jurisdiction No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
Milepoint 0
First Harmful Event Tree (Standing Only)
Manner of Collision First Harmful Event was Not a Collision with Motor Vehicle In-Transport
At Intersection No
Relation to Junction Intersection
Type of Intersection Not Reported
Relation to Road Off Roadway - Location Unknown
Work Zone None
Light Condition Daylight
Atmospheric Condition Clear
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 0000000
EMS Notified Hour 16
EMS Notified Minute 18
EMS Arrived Hour 16
EMS Arrived Minute 18
Crash Related FactorOther Maintenance or Construction-Created Condition
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Persons

Person #2 in Vehicle #1 Person #2 in Vehicle #1
Age 17 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypePassenger of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Right Side
Restraint System UseUnknown/Reported as Unknown (Since 2018)
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedReported as Deployment Unknown
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationExtricated
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
Alcohol Test GivenNot Reported
Alcohol Test TypeBlood Test
Alcohol Test Result0.0
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteDied at Scene
Month of DeathFebruary
Day of Death17
Year of Death2008
Hour of Death18
Minute of Death51
Lag Hours2
Lag Minutes33
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNo
HispanicNon-Hispanic
Race Black or African American
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Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 17 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeveritySuspected Minor Injury (B)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseUnknown/Reported as Unknown (Since 2018)
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedReported as Deployment Unknown
EjectionTotally Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Unknown
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
Alcohol Test GivenNot Reported
Alcohol Test TypeBlood Test
Alcohol Test Result0.0
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByEMS Air
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicNot a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Race Not a Fatality (Not Applicable)
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Moving Vehicles

Vehicle #1 Vehicle #1
Fatalities 1
Number of Occupants 2
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Ford
Body Type 2-Door Sedan/Hardtop/Coupe
NCSA Model 3
Registration State Indiana
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Not Registered Owner (Other Private Owner)
VIN 1ZVFT82H1652
Model Year 2006
VPIC Make ID None
VPIC Model ID None
VPIC Body Class Unknown
Body Class Unknown
Lower Weight Rating Not Reported
Upper Weight Rating Not Reported
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 00000000000
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 30
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location Unknown
Initial Contact Point 9 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Fire/Explosion
Fire Occurence True
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Indiana
Driver Zip Code 46409
Non CDL License Type Learner's Permit
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions Restrictions Not Complied With
Driver Height 69
Driver Weight 180
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) None
Previous BAC Suspensions None
Previous Other Suspensions None
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 0
Month of Oldest Violation No Record
Year of Oldest Violation 0
Month of Newest Violation No Record
Year of Newest Violation 0
Speeding Related Yes, Too Fast for Conditions
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Not Divided
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Wet
Traffic Control Device Stop Sign
Traffic Control Device Functioning Device Functioning Properly
Pre Event Movement Unknown
Critical Precrash Event OTHER Unknown
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Precrash Stability Unknown
Pre-impact Location Unknown
Crash Type CATEGORY VI: MISCELLANEOUS - CONFIGURATION M: BACKING, ETC. - Other Crash Type
Driver Related Factor Driving too Fast for Conditions or in Excess of Posted Speed Limit (1982-2008)
Driver Related Factor Ice, Water, Snow, Slush, Sand, Dirt, Oil, Wet Leaves on Road
Driver Related Factor Road Rage/Aggressive Driving
Driver Related Factor Driver Has Not Complied With Learners Permit or Intermediate Driver License Restrictions (GDL Restrictions)
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Poor Road Conditions (Puddle, Ice, Pothole, etc.)
Damaged Areas 9 O'Clock
Driver Impaired Paraplegic or in a Wheelchair
Vehicle Event 1 Ran off Road - Right
Vehicle Event 2 Ran off Road - Left
Vehicle Event 3 Tree (Standing Only)
Vehicle Event 4 Fire/Explosion
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