Indiana Bus Crash: Woman Dies in Crown Point After Collision with School Bus
Fatal Bus Crash in Indiana
Indiana witnessed a devastating bus crash on Thursday morning in Crown Point, claiming the life of a woman involved in a head-on collision with a school bus.
Details of the Collision
Around 8:30 a.m., a school bus was traveling west on the 3300 block of 133rd Avenue in unincorporated Crown Point. The bus swerved off the road, struck a mailbox, and subsequently veered into oncoming traffic, colliding with a Ford Edge SUV.
Victim and Injuries
- The SUV driver, identified as 53-year-old Lisa Smith, was rushed to the University of Chicago Medical Center, where she was later pronounced dead.
- Only two individuals were on the bus at the time: the driver and a bus monitor.
- While the bus driver sought medical evaluation, the monitor remained unharmed.
Ongoing Investigation
The Lake County Sheriff’s office is currently investigating the cause of the crash, raising important questions about road safety in Indiana.
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