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Crash #2009180024 Crash #2009180024
Fatalities 1
State INDIANA
County PORTER
City CHESTERTON
Date Jan. 14, 2009
Time 9:52 a.m.
Location(41.5708611, -86.9875778) - Fatality Map - Google Maps
Street Name 1 I-80
Street Name 2 99999999999999999999
WeatherSnow
Number of Vehicles 4
Number of Vehicles in Transport 4
Number of Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles 5
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport 0
Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles 5
Number of Nonmotorists 0
Route Signing Interstate
Rural / Urban Rural
Functional System Interstate
Road Owner Unknown
National Highway System Part of the National Highway System
Special Jurisdiction No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
Milepoint 296
First Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Manner of Collision Front-to-Rear
At Intersection No
Relation to Junction Non-Junction
Type of Intersection Not Reported
Relation to Road On Roadway
Work Zone None
Light Condition Daylight
Atmospheric Condition Snow
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 0000000
EMS Notified Hour 9
EMS Notified Minute 52
EMS Arrived Hour 9
EMS Arrived Minute 54
Crash Related FactorRecent Previous Crash Scene Nearby
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Persons

Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 47 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityNo Apparent Injury (O)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNonmotorist
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
Alcohol Test GivenTest Not Given
Alcohol Test TypeNot Tested for Alcohol
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedTest Not Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
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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Person #1 in Vehicle #2 Person #1 in Vehicle #2
Age 45 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityNo Apparent Injury (O)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNonmotorist
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
Alcohol Test GivenTest Not Given
Alcohol Test TypeNot Tested for Alcohol
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedTest Not Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
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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Person #1 in Vehicle #3 Person #1 in Vehicle #3
Age 34 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityNo Apparent Injury (O)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNonmotorist
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
Alcohol Test GivenTest Not Given
Alcohol Test TypeNot Tested for Alcohol
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedTest Not Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
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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Person #1 in Vehicle #4 Person #1 in Vehicle #4
Age 69 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 UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedDeployed - Front
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
Alcohol Test GivenTest Not Given
Alcohol Test TypeNot Tested for Alcohol
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedTest Not Given
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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Person #2 in Vehicle #4 Person #2 in Vehicle #4
Age 70 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypePassenger of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Right Side
Restraint System UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedDeployed - Front
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationExtricated
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNot Reported
Alcohol Test GivenTest Not Given
Alcohol Test TypeNot Tested for Alcohol
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedTest Not Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByReported as Unknown
Died En RouteUnknown
Month of DeathJanuary
Day of Death14
Year of Death2009
Hour of Death10
Minute of Death40
Lag Hours0
Lag Minutes48
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkUnknown
HispanicUnknown
Race Unknown
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Moving Vehicles

Vehicle #1 Vehicle #1
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make International Harvester/Navistar
Body Type Truck/Tractor (Cab Only, or With Any Number of Trailing Units: Any Weight)
NCSA Model 881
Registration State Wisconsin
Registered Vehicle Owner Vehicle Registered as Commercial/Business/Company/Government
VIN 2HSCNAMR52C0
Model Year 2002
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 One Trailer
Trailer VIN 1 None
Trailer VIN 2 None
Trailer VIN 3 None
Trailer Weight Rating 1 Not Reported
Trailer Weight Rating 2 Not Reported
Trailer Weight Rating 3 Not Reported
Jackknife No
Motor Carrier ID 5714864
Vehicle Configuration Truck Tractor/Semi-Trailer
Cargo Body Type Van/Enclosed Box
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 65
Travel Speed 45
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Wisconsin
Driver Zip Code 54929
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status Valid
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 71
Driver Weight 250
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 1
Month of Oldest Violation February
Year of Oldest Violation 2008
Month of Newest Violation February
Year of Newest Violation 2008
Speeding Related No
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Divided, Positive Median Barrier
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Curve - Unknown Direction
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Ice/Frost
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
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 Improper or Erratic Lane Changing
Driver Related Factor Ice, Water, Snow, Slush, Sand, Dirt, Oil, Wet Leaves on Road
Visibility Obstructions Rain, Snow, Fog, Smoke, Sand, Dust
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Poor Road Conditions (Puddle, Ice, Pothole, etc.)
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 6 O'Clock
Vehicle Event 1 Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Vehicle Event 2 Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Vehicle Event 3 Motor Vehicle In-Transport
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Vehicle #2 Vehicle #2
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Kenworth
Body Type Truck/Tractor (Cab Only, or With Any Number of Trailing Units: Any Weight)
NCSA Model 881
Registration State Oklahoma
Registered Vehicle Owner Vehicle Registered as Commercial/Business/Company/Government
VIN 1XKADB9X27J1
Model Year 2007
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 One Trailer
Trailer VIN 1 None
Trailer VIN 2 None
Trailer VIN 3 None
Trailer Weight Rating 1 Not Reported
Trailer Weight Rating 2 Not Reported
Trailer Weight Rating 3 Not Reported
Jackknife Yes, Subsequent Event
Motor Carrier ID 5734666
Vehicle Configuration Truck Tractor/Semi-Trailer
Cargo Body Type Flatbed
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 65
Travel Speed 60
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 6 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Functional Damage
Vehicle Towed Not Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Virginia
Driver Zip Code 23690
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status Valid
CDL Endorsements Endorsements Required, Complied With
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 75
Driver Weight 185
Previous Recorded Crashes 2
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 July
Year of Oldest Violation 2006
Month of Newest Violation March
Year of Newest Violation 2007
Speeding Related No
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Divided, Positive Median Barrier
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Curve - Unknown Direction
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Ice/Frost
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
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 Ice, Water, Snow, Slush, Sand, Dirt, Oil, Wet Leaves on Road
Driver Related Factor Carrying Hazardous Cargo Improperly (1994-2009)
Visibility Obstructions Rain, Snow, Fog, Smoke, Sand, Dust
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Poor Road Conditions (Puddle, Ice, Pothole, etc.)
Damaged Areas 6 O'Clock
Vehicle Event 1 Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Vehicle Event 2 Jackknife (Harmful to This Vehicle)
Vehicle Event 3 Ditch
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Vehicle #3 Vehicle #3
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Kenworth
Body Type Truck/Tractor (Cab Only, or With Any Number of Trailing Units: Any Weight)
NCSA Model 881
Registration State New York
Registered Vehicle Owner Vehicle Registered as Commercial/Business/Company/Government
VIN 1XKADR9X6TJ6
Model Year 1996
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 One Trailer
Trailer VIN 1 None
Trailer VIN 2 None
Trailer VIN 3 None
Trailer Weight Rating 1 Not Reported
Trailer Weight Rating 2 Not Reported
Trailer Weight Rating 3 Not Reported
Jackknife No
Motor Carrier ID 57348083
Vehicle Configuration Truck Tractor/Semi-Trailer
Cargo Body Type Grain/Chips/Gravel
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 65
Travel Speed 55
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 1 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Functional Damage
Vehicle Towed Not Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Michigan
Driver Zip Code 48117
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status Valid
CDL Endorsements Endorsements Required, Complied With
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 69
Driver Weight 220
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) None
Previous BAC Suspensions None
Previous Other Suspensions None
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 1
Previous Other Moving Violations 0
Month of Oldest Violation September
Year of Oldest Violation 2008
Month of Newest Violation September
Year of Newest Violation 2008
Speeding Related No
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Divided, Positive Median Barrier
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Curve - Unknown Direction
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Ice/Frost
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
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 Ice, Water, Snow, Slush, Sand, Dirt, Oil, Wet Leaves on Road
Visibility Obstructions Rain, Snow, Fog, Smoke, Sand, Dust
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Poor Road Conditions (Puddle, Ice, Pothole, etc.)
Damaged Areas 1 O'Clock
Vehicle Event 1 Motor Vehicle In-Transport
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Vehicle #4 Vehicle #4
Fatalities 1
Number of Occupants 2
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Chevrolet
Body Type 4-Door Sedan/Hardtop
NCSA Model 37
Registration State Indiana
Registered Vehicle Owner Vehicle Registered as Rental Vehicle
VIN 2G1WT55K2792
Model Year 2007
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 65
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Indiana
Driver Zip Code 46530
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
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 No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 64
Driver Weight 170
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 No
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Divided, Positive Median Barrier
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Curve - Unknown Direction
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Ice/Frost
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
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 Ice, Water, Snow, Slush, Sand, Dirt, Oil, Wet Leaves on Road
Visibility Obstructions Rain, Snow, Fog, Smoke, Sand, Dust
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Poor Road Conditions (Puddle, Ice, Pothole, etc.)
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Vehicle Event 1 Motor Vehicle In-Transport
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