Roderick Heise, 34, and Jade Schneider, 20, both killed after two-car crash on State Road 49 in Valparaiso, IN
Modified Date:
Fri, 11/10/2017 - 3:24pmAccident Date:
Thursday, April 16, 2015Police: Two Killed In Northwest Indiana Crash
It was not known if alcohol or drugs factored in the crash, but police believe speed played a role.
Passing car believed responsible for double fatal on Ind. 49
The Porter County Crash Reconstruction Team was called to to assist with the investigation.
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Shortly before 11:40pm, Heise was heading south on State Road 49, and entered the northbound lane in an attempt to pass cars that were in front of him. Unfortunately, Heise was unable to pass them and return to the lane before he collided with a northbound vehicle driven by Schneider. Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, but police believe that excessive speed was a factor.
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Type: Car Accident
Topics:
High-Speed/Excessive SpeedPeople Involved:
Roderick Heise
Jade Schneider
Roadway:
State Road 49City:
Valparaiso, INCounty:
Porter County, INArea:
Chicago, IL
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