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Hit and run crash involving semi truck near eagle creekLake County IN

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Weight Sta, Eagle Creek Township, IN

A grey Peterbilt flatbed semi-truck registered to American Transport was involved in a hit and run crash near the eastbound scales at District 13. The semi-truck collided with another vehicle and left the scene. Authorities have not made contact with the other driver.

Audio|Heard on: Lake County Indiana Public Safety - Schererville, Lowell and Cedar Lake - Police & Fire Dispatch
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1313 District 13 units in eastbound scales just had a hit and run involving a semi-truck.
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The semi pinned another vehicle when it switched lanes. The semi left the scene. The grey Peterbilt flatbed,
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dot number (number withheld), was eastbound from the 13 in the last five minutes.
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American Transport out of Gary,
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the grey Peterbilt, dot (number withheld), empty flatbed.
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We have not heard from the other driver yet.

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Weight Sta, Eagle Creek Township, IN

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