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Crash #2021180855 Crash #2021180855
Fatalities 1
State INDIANA
County LAKE
City MERRILLVILLE
Date Dec. 6, 2021
Time 5:23 a.m.
Location(41.5209417, -87.3182417) - Fatality Map - Google Maps
Street Name 1 I-65S
Street Name 2 nan
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 0
Route Signing Interstate
Rural / Urban Urban
Functional System Interstate
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 2562
First Harmful Event Parked Motor Vehicle (Not In-Transport)
Manner of Collision First Harmful Event was Not a Collision with Motor Vehicle In-Transport
At Intersection No
Relation to Junction Non-Junction
Type of Intersection Not an Intersection
Relation to Road On Shoulder
Work Zone None
Light Condition Dark - Lighted
Atmospheric Condition Clear
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 0000000
Arrived At Hospital Hour 88
Arrived at Hospital Minute 88
Crash Related FactorNone Noted
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Persons

Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 37 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
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
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationUnknown
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementReported as Unknown
Alcohol Test GivenTest Not Given
Alcohol Test TypeNot Tested for Alcohol
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementReported as Unknown
Drug TestedTest Not Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteDied at Scene
Month of DeathDecember
Day of Death6
Year of Death2021
Hour of Death5
Minute of Death23
Lag Hours0
Lag Minutes0
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkYes
HispanicNon-Hispanic
Race Black or African American
Person Related Factor None Noted
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Moving Vehicles

Vehicle #1 Vehicle #1
Fatalities 1
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Freightliner
Body Type Single-Unit Straight Truck or Cab-Chassis (GVWR range 19,501 to 26,000 lbs) (Since 2011)
NCSA Model 881
Registration State Indiana
Registered Vehicle Owner Vehicle Registered as Commercial/Business/Company/Government
VIN 1FVACWDU68HZ
Model Year 2008
VPIC Make ID 450
VPIC Model ID 2499
VPIC Body Class Truck
Body Class Not Applicable
Lower Weight Rating Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lbs (8,845 - 11,794 kg)
Upper Weight Rating Class 6: 19,501 - 26,000 lbs (8,845 - 11,794 kg)
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 57000174284
Vehicle Configuration Single-Unit Truck (3 or More Axles)
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 Unknown
Underride / Override Not Reported
Rollover Rollover
Rollover Location On Shoulder
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Parked Motor Vehicle
Fire Occurence False
Automated Driving System Present Not Reported
Automated Driving System Level Not Reported
Automated Driving System Engaged Not Reported
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Indiana
Driver Zip Code 46368
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status Other - Not Valid
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 74
Driver Weight 250
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) 0
Previous BAC Suspensions 0
Previous Other Suspensions 0
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 Three Lanes
Roadway Alignment Curve - Unknown Direction
Roadway Grade Grade, Unknown Slope
Roadway Surface Type Concrete
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device Not Reported
Traffic Control Device Functioning Not Reported
Pre Event Movement Changing Lanes
Critical Precrash Event THIS VEHICLE TRAVELING Over the Lane Line on Right Side of Travel Lane
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Tracking
Pre-impact Location Departed Roadway
Crash Type CATEGORY I: SINGLE DRIVER - CONFIGURATION C: FORWARD IMPACT - Parked Vehicle
Vehicle Related Factor None Noted
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 6 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 7 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 8 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 9 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 10 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 11 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Driver Distracted Not Reported
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 Freightliner
Body Type Truck/Tractor (Cab Only, or With Any Number of Trailing Units: Any Weight)
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Model 881
Registration State Illinois
Registered Vehicle Owner Driverless/Motor Vehicle Parked/Stopped off Roadway
VIN 3AKJGBDV4JSK
Model Year 2018
VPIC Make ID 450
VPIC Model ID 2501
VPIC Body Class Truck-Tractor
Body Class Not Applicable
Lower Weight Rating Class 8: 33,001 lbs and above (14,969 kg and above)
Upper Weight Rating Class 8: 33,001 lbs and above (14,969 kg and above)
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 No Trailing Units
Trailer Weight Rating 3 No Trailing Units
Motor Carrier ID 57000917131
Vehicle Configuration Truck Tractor/Semi-Trailer
Cargo Body Type Van/Enclosed Box
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 6 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Related Factors None Noted
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Crash Events

Event #1 Event #1
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsRan off Road - Right
Event #2 Event #2
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of Impact12 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsParked Motor Vehicle
Vehicle Vehicle #2
Area Of Impact6 O'Clock
Event #3 Event #3
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Collision
Sequence of EventsRollover/Overturn

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