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Man Killed in Crash with Trees

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

 

Police said 22 year old Austin Vanasdall was eastbound on 1000 North about 10 o’clock Saturday night when he veered off the road to his left and struck two trees near 850 East.

 

The New Carlisle man was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

Police say two motorists told investigators they were passed by Vanasdall at speeds believed to be way above the speed limit.  Investigators are waiting on blood test results to determine if alcohol or drugs were involved in the crash.

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