The incident occurred on US 41 near West Lincoln Highway, resulting in the death of a pedestrian. The article explains what is known and how to request an official crash report.
SCHERERVILLE, IN - January 7, 2026
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle on US 41 near West Lincoln Highway in Schererville, Indiana. The collision occurred on Wednesday, though the exact time has not been specified. Police confirmed that the pedestrian succumbed to injuries at the scene. The incident's cause remains under investigation, and no further details have been released regarding the vehicle involved.
Key Facts
- Crash date & time: January 7, 2026; exact time not specified
- Location: US 41 near West Lincoln Highway, Schererville, IN
- Type of crash: Pedestrian
- Injuries / fatalities: 1 fatality (pedestrian)
- Responding agencies: Police
- Source(s): ABC7 Chicago
Crash Overview
The tragic incident occurred on January 7, 2026, on US 41 near West Lincoln Highway in Schererville, Indiana. A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle, resulting in the pedestrian's death. The exact circumstances of the crash, including the time and details about the vehicle involved, have not been disclosed by authorities.
Police were the primary agency responding to the scene. They have not yet released information regarding the cause of the crash or any contributing factors. Investigations are ongoing to determine the sequence of events leading up to the collision.