Crime & Safety
Justice Children Who Died In LaPorte County Crash Identified
An 11-year-old boy and 4-year-old girl died Saturday in a 2-vehicle crash in LaPorte County. Officials said driver disregarded a stop sign.
LAPORTE COUNTY, IN — Two children died Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash at an intersection in LaPorte County, Ind. An 11-year-old boy and 4-year-old girl were pronounced dead at the scene.
The children were identified by the LaPorte County coroner as Alexander DeLeon, 11, and 4-year-old Luisa DeLeon.
Around 12:42 p.m., a 2002 Chevy Trailblazer pulling a U-haul trailer was traveling south on CR 900 West in LaPorte County. A red 2011 Ford F250 pickup tracy was heading east on Joliet Road. LaPorte County officials said the Chevy Trailblazer disregarded a stop sign when the two vehicles collided. Both drivers suffered upper body injuries and were transported to area hospitals.
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The driver of the Chevy Trailblazer was identified as Luis DeLeon Muniz, 41. A 36-year-old woman and 16-year-old girl also riding in the Chevy suffered upper body injuries. The 16-year-old girl was airlifted to a regional hospital.
The children were pronounced dead at the scene. Toxicology test results are pending.
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