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Man Killed in Fiery Crash

(La Porte County, IN) - La Porte County Police are still investigating a fatal crash over the weekend.

 

It happened Friday night in the 5700 west block of Schultz Road.

 

Police said a 2023 Chevy Corvette was eastbound when it went off the road to the right and struck two trees along with a guide wire on a utility pole.  The car then struck a wooden fence before coming to rest in a corn field where it became engulfed in flames.

 

Police said 32-year-old Richard NAGY of La Porte was pronounced dead at the scene.    He was the only occupant in the vehicle.

 

So far, police have not shed light on whether alcohol or drugs were a factor in the accident.

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