Young child seriously injured in Northwest Indiana crash, flown to Chicago hospital: police

Investigators believe alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash
Monday, May 15, 2023
HAMMOND, Ind. (WLS) -- A young child was flown to a Chicago hospital with life-threatening injuries after an early Monday morning crash on Interstate 80/Interstate 94 in Northwest Indiana.

A second child was also hurt. Police said neither children, both less than 10 years old, were properly buckled in.
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The driver also has serious injuries. Investigators believe alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash.
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No other vehicles were involved. Police did not immediately provide further information about the crash.
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