Indian Student Killed In Road Accident

CHICAGO, IL- A 25-year-old Indian student lost her life while six others were injured in a road accident, officials here confirmed on May 18.

The accident occurred on May 16 late night along Interstate 65 near Crown Point in Lake County, Indiana, according to police. Officials said Gadusu died due to blunt force traumatic injuries sustained in the crash.

Investigators said a red minivan carrying seven adults was travelling at a very slow speed of around 10 to 15 miles per hour behind another vehicle that was reportedly facing mechanical issues.

Police said the driver of another car approaching from behind failed to realize how slowly the minivan was moving and attempted to swerve left to avoid a collision.

However, the vehicle struck the left side of the minivan, causing it to veer off the roadway and plunge into a ditch, officials added.

Authorities clarified that the vehicle suffering from mechanical trouble, which the minivan had been following, was not involved in the collision.

Investigators further revealed that the minivan had only two front seats, while the remaining five passengers were seated on boxes of mangoes without wearing seat belts at the time of the accident. (IANS)