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Police chase in Munster ends in fiery crash, killing suspect

By Nic Flosi
Published  June 17, 2025 8:11am CDT
Munster
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • A police chase that began in Munster ended with a deadly crash on I-80/94.
    • The vehicle caught fire after crashing near Cline Avenue around 11 p.m.
    • State police are investigating.

CHICAGO - A police chase that began in Munster Monday night ended with a deadly crash and car fire on I-80/94, authorities said.

What we know:

The pursuit started around 11 p.m. when Munster police tried to pull over a vehicle, which then sped away. Several law enforcement agencies joined the chase, including the Indiana State Police.

The vehicle eventually crashed on the westbound side of I-80/94 at Cline Avenue and caught fire. The driver, who was the suspect in the pursuit, died at the scene, according to state police.

What we don't know:

Police have not released the reason for the initial traffic stop.

What's next:

The Indiana State Police is leading the investigation, and the Lake County Coroner’s Office will identify the person who died once their family is notified.

The Source: The information in this article was provided by the Indiana State Police.

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