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Crash #2023180835 Crash #2023180835
Fatalities 1
State INDIANA
County LAKE
City GARY
Date Dec. 21, 2023
Time 7:44 a.m.
Google Maps(41.5994333, -87.2670194)
Street Name 1 MU-LAKE ST
Street Name 2 nan
WeatherCloudy
Number of Vehicles 1
Number of Vehicles in Transport 1
Number of Parked Vehicles 0
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 Municipal
Rural / Urban Urban
Functional System Major Collector
Road Owner City or Municipal Highway Agency
National Highway System Not in the National Highway System
Special Jurisdiction No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
Milepoint 99998
First Harmful Event Railway Vehicle
Manner of Collision First Harmful Event was Not a Collision with Motor Vehicle In-Transport
At Intersection No
Relation to Junction Railway Grade Crossing
Type of Intersection Not an Intersection
Relation to Road On Roadway
Work Zone None
Light Condition Daylight
Atmospheric Condition Cloudy
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 155637W
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 39 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 UseNone Used/Not Applicable
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedDeployment - Unknown Location
EjectionPartially Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Unknown
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementReported as Unknown
Alcohol Test GivenTest Given
Alcohol Test TypeBlood Test
Alcohol Test Result0.0
Police Reported Drug InvolvementReported as Unknown
Drug TestedTest Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteDied at Scene
Month of DeathDecember
Day of Death21
Year of Death2023
Hour of Death7
Minute of Death44
Lag Hours0
Lag Minutes0
Non Motorist Device TypeNot Applicable
Non Motorist Device MotorizationNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNo
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 Chevrolet
Body Type Compact Utility (ANSI D-16 Utility Vehicle Categories “Small” and “Midsize”)
NCSA Model 403
Registration State Illinois
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Was Registered Owner
VIN 1GNES16S1461
Model Year 2004
VPIC Make ID 467
VPIC Model ID 4548
VPIC Body Class Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Body Class Not Applicable
Lower Weight Rating Class 2: 6,001 - 10,000 lbs (2,722 - 4,536 kg)
Upper Weight Rating Class 2: 6,001 - 10,000 lbs (2,722 - 4,536 kg)
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 0
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 20
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override Not Applicable
Rollover Rollover
Rollover Location On Roadside
Initial Contact Point 8 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Railway 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 46407
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 75
Driver Weight 280
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 3
Month of Oldest Violation December
Year of Oldest Violation 2018
Month of Newest Violation August
Year of Newest Violation 2023
Speeding Related No
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Not Divided
Total Lanes in Roadway Four Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Hillcrest
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device Railway Crossing Device
Traffic Control Device Functioning Device Functioning Properly
Pre Event Movement Other
Critical Precrash Event OBJECT OR ANIMAL Object in Road
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Tracking
Pre-impact Location Stayed on Roadway, but Left Original Travel Lane
Crash Type CATEGORY I: SINGLE DRIVER - Struck Object While Moving Forward
Vehicle Related Factor None Noted
Driver Related Factor Aggressive Driving
Driver Related Factor Failure to Obey Actual Traffic Signs, Traffic Control Devices or Traffic Officers, Failure to Observe Safety Zone Traffic Laws
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations Violate RR Grade Crossing Device/Regulations
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
Damaged Areas 4 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 5 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
Damaged Areas Top
Damaged Areas Undercarriage
Driver Distracted Not Reported
Driver Impaired Reported as Unknown if Impaired
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Crash Events

Event #1 Event #1
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of Impact8 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsRailway Vehicle
Event #2 Event #2
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsRan off Roadway - Direction Unknown
Event #3 Event #3
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Collision
Sequence of EventsRollover/Overturn

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