(La Porte County, IN - A motor vehicle crash in La Porte was caused by a man allegedly impaired by methamphetamine. Jacob Chlupacek is charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Operating while Intoxicated.

 

The accident happened Friday afternoon at Fail Road and East Lincolnway, where his westbound SUV struck the back end of a pick-up truck.

 

La Porte County Police said Chlupacek appeared to be impaired judging by his red, glassy eyes and extremely constricted pupilsl.  He also appeared to be very nervous, police said. 

 

Less than two grams of methamphetamine were allegedly found in his vehicle.

 

No injuries were reported.

 

According to authorities, Chlupacek said he wasn’t paying attention until he was about to strike the truck and tried to avoid the collision.  The South Bend man told police he was coming to La Porte to visit a friend.