A cyclist was killed and two people on a motorcycle were injured in a Saturday crash in Merrillville.
Around 9:30 p.m., Merrillville officers responded to a report of a crash involving a motorcycle and a bicycle in the 8800 block of Taft Street, according to a release from Merrillville police. When officers arrived, they found the two occupants of the motorcycle, who suffered significant injuries in the crash. They were transported to a hospital for treatment, police said.
Officers searched the area further and found the cyclist lying in a grassy area next to the roadway. Medics arrived on scene and determined that the cyclist died as a result of the crash, the release states.
The cyclist’s name has not been released by the Lake County Coroner’s Office, pending notification of the victim’s family.
Taft Street was closed for several hours as a result of this investigation, police said.
This is an ongoing investigation and anyone information about this crash is asked to contact Det. Ridgway at aridgway@merrillville.in.gov or 219-769-3531. Anonymous tips can be sent to investigations@merrillville.in.gov.
