Fatal crash report

Fatal crash in Merrillville, Lake County, Indiana

October 9, 2021 · FARS case 2021-180662

Location as recorded in the police report (41.4856, -87.3359). It may be approximate.
Deaths
1
Vehicles
3
People involved
5
Time
14:45
Saturday

Location and conditions

Road
SR-53
Cross road
72ND PLACE
Route type
State Highway
Area
Urban
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Daylight
Junction
Intersection
Intersection type
Four-Way Intersection
Manner of collision
Angle
First harmful event
Motor Vehicle In-Transport

Vehicles and occupants

Vehicle 1: 2015 Nissan Versa

Cars · 1 death in this vehicle

  • Driver · Age 35-44 Fatal injury

Vehicle 2: 2015 Infiniti QX80

SUVs · 0 deaths in this vehicle

  • Driver · Age 65-74 Suspected serious injury
  • Passenger · Age 16-20 Suspected serious injury

Vehicle 3: 2021 Toyota RAV4

SUVs · 0 deaths in this vehicle

  • Driver · Age 65-74 Suspected serious injury
  • Passenger · Age 65-74 Suspected serious injury

More about this area

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). FARS records contain no names. Ages are shown as bands and locations as reported by police.