Joseph McInerney, 54, killed in collision with alleged hit-and-run driver Jessica Bahena-Alvarez, 19, on U.S. 41 in Schererville, Indiana
Modified Date:
Mon, 10/05/2015 - 10:48amAccident Date:
Monday, October 5, 2015Man killed in Schererville, Indiana, hit-and-run crash after car broke down on US 41
A Schererville police officer spotted a vehicle with front-end damage heading east on Main Street and pulled the vehicle over near Hoosier Prairie State Nature Preserve.Police identified the driver of the vehicle as Jessica Bahena-Alvarez, 19, of Griffith, Indiana.
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Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Joseph McInerney
Jessica Bahena-Alvarez
Roadway:
U.S. 41City:
Schererville, INCounty:
Lake County, INArea:
Chicago, IL
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