(La Porte County, IN) - A man was killed in a motor vehicle accident this morning outside La Porte.  The accident happened about 5:30 a.m. on Indiana 2 at 500 West.

The victim was identified as George Dobos, 62, of Westville.

Authorities said his westbound vehicle went off the road to the right and struck a tree.  That stretch of highway was closed from 400 West to 700 West to allow for the accident to be investigated and cleaned up.

Investigators were waiting for the results of a blood test to determine if alcohol or drugs were involved in the accident.