A fatal crash shut down all lanes of U.S. 20 in both directions Thursday in the 2300 East block of Kankakee Township, prompting a scramble from local authorities before the roadway was fully reopened to traffic later in the day.
The La Porte County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene of the deadly crash in that stretch of Kankakee Township, according to wsbt.com. The highway was reportedly closed in all directions as crews worked the scene, per abc57.com.
Road Reopens, Few Answers Yet
By Thursday, the sheriff's office announced that all lanes of U.S. 20 had reopened following the crash. In a post on Facebook, the agency wrote, “UPDATE: All lanes of US 20 have reopened, further information into this crash will be released later.”
Beyond confirming the location and the fact that the crash was fatal, police have not released additional details. The crash remains under investigation, according to the same wsbt.com report on the scene.
More Details Expected Later
The sheriff's office has not said how many people were killed, who was involved, or what caused the collision. Details of the crash are expected to be released at a later time, the station's report notes.
Hoodline will update this story as the La Porte County Sheriff's Office releases more information about the crash.
