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Crash #2024180813 Crash #2024180813
Fatalities 1
State INDIANA
County PORTER
City VALPARAISO
Date Oct. 12, 2024
Time 4:24 p.m.
Location(41.4818500, -87.0531083) - Fatality Map - Google Maps
Street Name 1 MU-CALUMET AVE
Street Name 2 MCCORD ROAD
WeatherClear
Number of Vehicles 2
Number of Vehicles in Transport 2
Number of Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles 2
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport 2
Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Nonmotorists 0
Route Signing Municipal
Rural / Urban Urban
Functional System Minor Arterial
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 Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Manner of Collision Sideswipe - Opposite Direction
At Intersection No
Relation to Junction Intersection
Type of Intersection T-Intersection
Relation to Road On Roadway
Work Zone None
Light Condition Daylight
Atmospheric Condition Clear
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 0000000
Crash Related FactorNone Noted
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Persons

Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 84 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 DeployedNot Deployed
EjectionTotally Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Unknown
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 DeathOctober
Day of Death27
Year of Death2024
Hour of Death2
Minute of Death53
Lag Hours346
Lag Minutes29
Non Motorist Device Type96
Non Motorist Device Motorization8
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNo
HispanicNon-Hispanic
Race White
Person Related Factor None Noted
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Person #1 in Vehicle #2 Person #1 in Vehicle #2
Age 37 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 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 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 ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist Device Type96
Non Motorist Device Motorization8
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)
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 Other Make
Body Type Golf Cart (Since 2012)
NCSA Model 998
Registration State Indiana
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Was Registered Owner
VIN 3546231
Model Year 2022
VPIC Make ID 8329
VPIC Model ID 26905
VPIC Body Class Off-Road Vehicle - Golf Cart
Body Class Not Applicable
Lower Weight Rating Class 1: 6,000 lbs or less (2,722 kg or less)
Upper Weight Rating Class 1: 6,000 lbs or less (2,722 kg or less)
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 Rollover
Rollover Location On Roadway
Initial Contact Point 1 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
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 46385
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 Restrictions, Compliance Unknown
Driver Height 69
Driver Weight 241
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, Not Divided
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device Stop Sign
Traffic Control Device Functioning Device Functioning Properly
Pre Event Movement Turning Left
Critical Precrash Event THIS VEHICLE TRAVELING Turning Left
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Tracking
Pre-impact Location Stayed in Original Travel Lane
Crash Type CATEGORY IV: CHANGING TRAFFICWAY, VEHICLE TURNING - CONFIGURATION K: TURN INTO PATH - Turn Into Same Direction (Turning Left)
Vehicle Related Factor None Noted
Driver Related Factor Failure to Yield Right-of-Way
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 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
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
Driver Distracted Not Reported
Driver Impaired None/Apparently Normal
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Vehicle #2 Vehicle #2
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make GMC
Body Type Medium/Heavy Pickup (GVWR > 10,000 lbs) (Since 2001)
NCSA Model 880
Registration State Indiana
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Was Registered Owner
VIN 1GT49PE74NF2
Model Year 2022
VPIC Make ID 472
VPIC Model ID 24909
VPIC Body Class Pickup
Body Class Not Applicable
Lower Weight Rating Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lbs (4,536 - 6,350 kg)
Upper Weight Rating Class 3: 10,001 - 14,000 lbs (4,536 - 6,350 kg)
Vehicle Trailing One Trailer
Trailer VIN 1 5NHUAS217610
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
Jackknife No
Motor Carrier ID 77777777777
Vehicle Configuration Truck Pulling Trailer(s)
Cargo Body Type Other
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 11 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Damage Reported, Extent Unknown
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
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 46350
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 Restrictions, Compliance Unknown
Driver Height 69
Driver Weight 185
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, Not Divided
Total Lanes in Roadway Four Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement Going Straight
Critical Precrash Event OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE ENCROACHING INTO LANE From Crossing Street, Turning Into Same Direction
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Steering Right
Precrash Stability Tracking
Pre-impact Location Stayed in Original Travel Lane
Crash Type CATEGORY IV: CHANGING TRAFFICWAY, VEHICLE TURNING - CONFIGURATION K: TURN INTO PATH - Turn Into Same Direction (Going Straight)
Vehicle Related Factor None Noted
Driver Related Factor None Noted
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations None
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Contact Motor Vehicle (in This Crash)
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas 10 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 11 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Damaged Areas Undercarriage
Driver Distracted Not Reported
Driver Impaired None/Apparently Normal
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Crash Events

Event #1 Event #1
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of Impact1 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsMotor Vehicle In-Transport
Vehicle Vehicle #2
Area Of Impact11 O'Clock
Event #2 Event #2
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Collision
Sequence of EventsRollover/Overturn

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