(La Porte County, IN) - A fiery car crash resulted in multiple fatalities and a closed interstate in La Porte County Saturday morning.

 

According to witness reports, the accident happened on I-94 between Johnson Road and CR 400 N at about 8:35 a.m.

 

Indiana State Police responded to the scene, assisted by Michigan City Police. An early police report indicated that a disabled vehicle was parked on the shoulder of the interstate when it was rear-ended by another vehicle. The parked vehicle burst into flames. The La Porte County Coroner's Office has confirmed that three people trapped inside perished. The driver was reportedly injured, but survived. The extent of the other driver’s injuries is unknown at this time.

 

All lanes of eastbound I-94 were closed for several hours for cleanup and accident reconstruction.

 

We’ll provide more details on this breaking story as they become available.