Overview
- The pursuit began shortly after 6 p.m. near 9th Avenue and Ralston Street in Gary, according to the sheriff's office.
- The suspect vehicle, traveling north at a high rate of speed, struck a patrol vehicle head-on.
- The deputy was hospitalized for multiple cuts and other injuries and is expected to recover.
- The driver was taken into custody and evaluated at a hospital, and authorities have not released the driver's identity.
- A passenger was extricated by fire personnel and taken to a hospital, and the investigation remains active with charging decisions undetermined.