Julianna Chambers, 13, killed; Theresa Taramo, 57, critical after SUV hit by driver fleeing police at Gostlin and Columbia Avenue in Hammond, Indiana
Modified Date:
Thu, 01/18/2018 - 8:11amAccident Date:
Wednesday, February 15, 2017Girl dies after SUV hit by driver fleeing police in Indiana
Indiana State Police say East Chicago police pursued an SUV on Wednesday into Hammond, where officers from that city joined the chase. State police say the SUV ran a red light and hit an SUV driven by Julianna Chambers’ grandmother.
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Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Julianna Chambers
Theresa Taramo
Donnell Howard
Jessica Pichon
Roadway:
Gostlin and Columbia AvenueCity:
Hammond, INCounty:
Lake County, INArea:
Chicago, IL
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