Off-Duty Hammond Officer Involved in Crash That Killed Another Driver

Overview

• The Hammond Police Department confirmed Sunday that an off-duty Hammond officer was involved in a crash in northwest Indiana that killed another driver.
• The officer has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the inquiry.
• At the direction of the Hammond chief, Indiana State Police were asked to assume full responsibility for an independent and impartial investigation.
• Officials have not released the exact time, date or precise location of the crash and the department offered condolences to the deceased driver's family.
• The state-led probe will determine next steps for the department and the officer, and officials say Indiana State Police will provide additional details as the investigation progresses.