(La Porte County, IN) - There was a fatal vehicle crash just southwest of Michigan City Friday afternoon.

 

It happened just after 1 p.m. in the 11500 west block of CR 400 North, just east of County Line Road. A portion of 400 was closed for several hours with many units from multiple agencies responding.

 

Here’s what we know from the La Porte County Sheriff’s Office:

• Deputies were advised that a vehicle was engulfed in flames and a child was inside. 
• Upon arrival, they were unable to safely approach the vehicle due to the intense flames.  The fire was extinguished several minutes later by fire personnel.  A 10-month old infant perished in the blaze.
• Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division were contacted and responded to the scene.
• The circumstances of the crash, along with the identities of those involved, are being withheld due to the ongoing investigation.

 

HTNN is following the investigation and will post further details as they become available.