Driver killed in crash involving Indiana Department of Transportation vehicle in Gary: police

GARY, Ind. (WLS) -- A driver is dead after they crashed into an Indiana Department of Transportation vehicle on Friday morning, officials said.

Indiana State Police said the crash happened around 7 a.m. on eastbound Interstate 80/Interstate 94 near Grant Street in Gary.



A Hoosier Helper vehicle, part of a good Samaritan program offered by INDOT to assist stranded motorists on Indiana interstates, was on the right side of the interstate, helping a broken down motorist.

ISP said that's when another car read-ended the Hoosier Helper vehicle. The INDOT vehicle and the motorist being helped appear to be OK.



However, the car's driver died.

The two right lanes on eastbound I-80/94 were blocked as crews responded to the scene.

Authorities did not immediately provide further information.