A 25-year-old Indian student tragically lost her life in a road accident in Indiana, with six others injured, according to officials.
CHICAGO, IL – A 25-year-old Indian student was killed and six others were injured in a road accident that occurred late on May 16 along Interstate 65 near Crown Point in Lake County, Indiana. The incident was confirmed by officials on May 18.
The victim, identified as Gadusu, died from blunt force traumatic injuries sustained during the crash, according to police reports.
Investigators revealed that a red minivan carrying seven adults was traveling at a slow speed of approximately 10 to 15 miles per hour behind another vehicle that was experiencing mechanical issues. The driver of a car approaching from behind failed to recognize the minivan’s slow pace and attempted to swerve left to avoid a collision.
Unfortunately, this maneuver resulted in the car striking the left side of the minivan, causing it to veer off the roadway and plunge into a ditch, officials stated.
Authorities clarified that the vehicle with mechanical trouble, which the minivan had been following, was not involved in the collision.
Additionally, investigators noted that the minivan was equipped with only two front seats, while the remaining five passengers were seated on boxes of mangoes and were not wearing seat belts at the time of the accident.
This tragic incident highlights the importance of road safety and the need for all passengers to wear seat belts, regardless of their seating arrangements.
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