(La Porte County, IN) - A local highway has reopened following a motor vehicle accident this morning.  According to La Porte County Police, U.S. 35 was shut down in both directions between Boyd Boulevard and 400 South.

Police said there was at least one injury in the accident reported about 6 a.m.   An injured person died in the crash, said La Porte County Coroner Lynn Swanson.  Swanson said the name of the victim will not be released until identity is confirmed and next of kin has been notified.

We'll provide more details about the accident once they become available.