Firetruck and car crash near Michigan City

PORTER COUNTY, Ind. - Officials state the initial investigation shows that at approximately 2:08 p.m. Saturday, an antique firetruck was traveling westbound on US Highway 20, approaching 520 when the driver of a Highlander made a left turn from 520 into the path of the firetruck and was struck on the driver’s side, with one fatality now confirmed.

Officials stated the driver of the Highlander, believed to be at fault, was driving southbound on 520 and stopped at the light prior to making a eastbound turn onto US 20.

Eastbound and westbound traffic on US 20 have the right of way. 

Authorities say the Highlander caught fire and courageous citizens stopped and assisted subjects out of the vehicle.

The Highlander had five occupants and the firetruck had one.

One of the passengers in the Highlander unfortunately passed away with three others having been airlifted to a hospital, and one taken by ground EMS.

The driver of the fire truck was not transported to the hospital.

Porter County Reconstruction is on-scene investigating and this area will be shut down for the next few hours.

Authorities stated their thoughts and prayers are with all involved and those that love them and that they have no further comment on this incident at this time.

No names have been released at this time.

ORIGINAL STORY

A crash between a firetruck and car has been reported on Route 20 and Maple Street Saturday afternoon with multiple ambulances responding as well as helicopters, according to reports.

ABC57 is following this story and will keep you updated.