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Crash #2017180347 Crash #2017180347
Fatalities 1
State INDIANA
County LAKE
City MERRILLVILLE
Date June 11, 2017
Time 7:09 p.m.
Location(41.5073750, -87.3359361) - Fatality Map - Google Maps
Street Name 1 SR-53
Street Name 2 61ST AVE
WeatherClear
Number of Vehicles 2
Number of Vehicles in Transport 1
Number of Parked Vehicles 1
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles 1
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport 1
Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Nonmotorists 1
Route Signing State Highway
Rural / Urban Urban
Functional System Other Principal Arterial
Road Owner State Highway Agency
National Highway System Part of the National Highway System
Special Jurisdiction No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
Milepoint 99998
First Harmful Event Pedestrian
Manner of Collision First Harmful Event was Not a Collision with Motor Vehicle In-Transport
At Intersection No
Relation to Junction Intersection Related
Type of Intersection Four-Way Intersection
Relation to Road On Roadway
Work Zone Construction
Light Condition Daylight
Atmospheric Condition Clear
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 0000000
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Persons

Person #1 (Pedestrian) Person #1 (Pedestrian)
Age 48 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypePedestrian
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Vehicle which Struck Non MotoristVehicle #1
Seating PositionNot a Motor Vehicle Occupant (2005-Later)
Restraint System UseNot a Motor Vehicle Occupant
Restraint System MisuseNot a Motor Vehicle Occupant
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot a Motor Vehicle Occupant
EjectionNot Applicable
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenTest Not Given
Alcohol Test TypeNot Tested for Alcohol
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNo (Drugs Not Involved)
Drug TestedTest Not Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByEMS Ground
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Month of DeathUnknown
Day of Death99
Year of Death2017
Hour of Death99
Minute of Death99
Lag Hours999
Lag Minutes99
Non Motorist LocationNon at Intersection-On Roadway, Not in Marked Crosswalk
At WorkNo
HispanicUnknown
Race Unknown
Nonmotorist Bicycle HelmetNot Reported
Nonmotorist PadsNot Reported
Nonmotorist LightsNot Reported
Nonmotorist ReflectorsNot Reported
Nonmotorist Other Protective EquipmentNot Reported
Nonmotorist Other Preventative EquipmentNot Reported
Nonmotorist Marked Crosswalk PresentNone Noted
Nonmotorist Sidewalk PresentNone Noted
Nonmotorist In School ZoneNone Noted
Pedestrian Crash TypeStanding in Roadway
Bicycle Crash TypeNot a Cyclist
Pedestrian LocationIntersection-Related
Pedestrian PositionTravel Lane
Pedestrian DirectionWestbound
Bicycle LocationNot a Cyclist
Bicycle PositionNot a Cyclist
Bicycle DirectionNot a Cyclist
Motorist DirectionNorthbound
Nonmotorist Prior Action In Roadway-Other (Working, Playing, etc.)
Nonmotorist Impaired Reported as Unknown if Impaired
Nonmotorist Contributing Circumstance None Noted
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Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 54 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 UseUnknown/Reported as Unknown (Since 2018)
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Deployed
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementYes (Alcohol Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenTest Given
Alcohol Test TypeBlood Test
Alcohol Test Result0.11
Police Reported Drug InvolvementYes (Drugs Involved)
Drug TestedTest 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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Moving Vehicles

Vehicle #1 Vehicle #1
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants Unknown
Hit and Run Hit and Run
NCSA Make Ford
Body Type Light Pickup
NCSA Model 481
Registration State Indiana
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Not Registered Owner (Other Private Owner)
VIN 1FTDX18W8VNC
Model Year 1997
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 35
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 1 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Reported as Unknown
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Pedestrian
Fire Occurence False
Driver Drinking Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Indiana
Driver Zip Code 46342
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Suspended
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle No Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 72
Driver Weight 240
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 4
Month of Oldest Violation September
Year of Oldest Violation 2012
Month of Newest Violation November
Year of Newest Violation 2016
Speeding Related No
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Divided, Unprotected Median
Total Lanes in Roadway Three Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Grade, Unknown Slope
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device Flashing Traffic Control Signal
Traffic Control Device Functioning Device Functioning Properly
Pre Event Movement Going Straight
Critical Precrash Event PEDESTRIAN OR PEDALCYCLIST OR OTHER NON-MOTORIST Pedestrian in Road
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Tracking
Pre-impact Location Stayed in Original Travel Lane
Crash Type CATEGORY I: SINGLE DRIVER - CONFIGURATION C: FORWARD IMPACT - Pedestrian/Animal
Driver Related Factor Improper Lane Usage
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations None
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Not Reported
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas 1 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 2 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 3 O'Clock
Driver Distracted Not Distracted
Driver Impaired Reported as Unknown if Impaired
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Parked / Working Vehicles

Vehicle #2 Vehicle #2
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 0
NCSA Make Chevrolet
Body Type Light Pickup
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Model 481
Registration State Michigan
Registered Vehicle Owner Driverless/Motor Vehicle Parked/Stopped off Roadway
VIN 1GC2KYEGXFZ1
Model Year 2015
Body Class Unknown
Lower Weight Rating Not Reported
Upper Weight Rating Not Reported
Vehicle Trailing One Trailer
Trailer VIN 1 888888888888
Trailer VIN 2 777777777777
Trailer VIN 3 777777777777
Trailer Weight Rating 1 Not Reported
Trailer Weight Rating 2 Not Reported
Trailer Weight Rating 3 Not Reported
Motor Carrier ID 00000000000
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Hazardous Material Involvement False
Hazardous Material Placard Not Applicable
Hazardous Materia ID 0
Hazardous Material Class Number Not Applicable
Relase of Hazardous Material Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Underride / Override Not Reported
Initial Contact Point 9 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Reported as Unknown
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
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Crash Events

Event #1 Event #1
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of Impact1 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsPedestrian
Event #2 Event #2
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNot Reported
Sequence of EventsParked Motor Vehicle
Vehicle Vehicle #2
Area Of Impact9 O'Clock

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