(Porter County, IN) - The driver of a pick-up truck was killed this morning in a head on collision with a semi-truck near Chesterton.

 

The crash happened about 9 a.m.

 

Porter County Police said the westbound 2024 Ford Ranger pick-up truck was passing a slower moving vehicle on U.S. 20 near Brummitt Road.

 

For unknown reasons, police said the pick-up veered over the center line, striking the oncoming semi head on.   The semi truck driver attempted to avoid the collision by maneuvering to the right but was not successful.

 

So far, the name of the deceased has not been released.