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Off-duty Hammond officer involved in fatal 3-vehicle crash

Headline from WISH-TV Indianapolis

HAMMOND, Ind. — An investigation is underway after an off-duty Hammond police officer crashed into two other vehicles on Friday, Oct. 16, killing one and injuring two others. Indiana State Police said alcohol may have played a role in the crash.

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  1. NBC Chicago

    Off-duty northwest Indiana police officer involved in fatal crash (opens NBC Chicago)

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    An off-duty police officer in northwest Indiana was involved in a crash that left another driver dead, authorities said. The Hammond Police Department said on Sunday that one of its officers was involved in the collision, and the Indiana State Police was asked to conduct an investigation at the dire…

  2. ABC 7 Chicago

    Off-duty Hammond police officer involved in crash that killed another driver, officials say (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    An off-duty Northwest Indiana police officer was involved in a car crash that killed another driver, officials said.

  3. WGN Chicago

    Off-duty Hammond police officer involved in deadly crash (opens WGN Chicago)

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    An investigation is underway after an off-duty Hammond, Indiana police officer was involved in a deadly crash.

  4. ABC 7 Chicago

    Alcohol, speeding believed to be factors in deadly Hammond crash involving off-duty cop: officials (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    Alcohol and speeding may have contributed to a deadly crash involving an off-duty Hammond police officer, Hammond police said.

  5. WGN Chicago

    Off-duty Hammond officer taken into custody after deadly crash; alcohol believed to be involved (opens WGN Chicago)

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    An off-duty Hammond officer was taken into custody following a deadly crash that killed a driver Friday night. Alcohol and excessive speed are believed to be contributing factors.

  6. WISH-TV Indianapolis

    Off-duty Hammond officer involved in fatal 3-vehicle crash (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

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    WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

    HAMMOND, Ind. — An investigation is underway after an off-duty Hammond police officer crashed into two other vehicles on Friday, Oct. 16, killing one and injuring two others. Indiana State Police said alcohol may have played a role in the crash.

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