A late-night crash on northbound Interstate 65 in Crown Point killed a Chicago woman overnight Saturday into Sunday, according to Lake County officials. The wreck shut down the northbound lanes near Exit 247 and pulled in a multi-agency emergency response that stretched into the morning. Several other people were injured, but authorities had not immediately confirmed how many.
What Officials Have Said So Far
The Lake County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 25-year-old Navya Gadusu of Chicago, according to CBS Chicago. The outlet reports the crash happened on northbound I-65 just before Exit 247 in Crown Point. Information from Indiana State Police about what led up to the collision or how many vehicles were involved was not immediately available.
CBS Chicago also noted that investigators and the coroner responded to the scene, but officials had not released further details early Sunday. For now, key questions about the sequence of events remain unanswered.
Another Deadly I-65 Crash This Week
This same stretch of I-65 in Northwest Indiana has already seen tragedy in recent days. On Friday, a separate collision involving a semi near Hobart killed two children and a teenager, NBC Chicago reported.
That earlier wreck brought lengthy lane closures and an ongoing state police investigation, highlighting just how busy and unforgiving this commercial and commuter corridor can be. Local responders have continued to urge drivers to use extra caution, especially overnight and during peak travel periods.
Investigation And Traffic Impact
Indiana State Police and the Lake County Coroner’s Office are investigating the latest crash, and the coroner released the victim’s name to reporters, according to CBS Chicago. Officials have not provided a timeline for a crash reconstruction or autopsy report…