The five victims who died after a collision between a train and an SUV in northwest Indiana Wednesday night have been identified by authorities.
Police say the crash occurred near the intersection of U.S. Route 20 and Utah Street just after 10 p.m. Wednesday night.The victims inside the SUV were all ejected from the vehicle, and were all pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
Officials have identified those victims as 20-year-olds Maurice Parrish, Sherise Parrish and Latianna King. Byron Towns, 21, and De’Mario Craig, 24, were also killed in the collision.It is believed after an initial investigation that the SUV tried to go around active crossing gates before it was struck by a train on the South Shore Line Wednesday night."The Gary Police Department extends our sincere condolences to the friends and families of those affected by this heartbreaking tragedy. You are in our thoughts and prayers, and we are committed to providing you with unwavering support during this difficult time," the department said in a release.Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the news you need to know with the Chicago Catch-Up newsletter.
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