MICHIGAN CITY, IN : 1 dead after SUV crashes into semi n the westbound lanes of I-94 at the 37 mile marker on Wednesday, 12th February, 2020

One person is dead after a SUV collided with a parked semitrailer on Interstate 94 Wednesday afternoon, police said.

At 1:52 p.m. a black Chevrolet Blazer struck a disabled semitrailer that was pulled over on the right shoulder in the westbound lanes of I-94 at the 37 mile marker, Indiana State Police said.

Authorities said at this time it is unknown why the driver of the SUV drove off the roadway and into the semitrailer. The 1999 Kenworth semitrailer was parked "well off" the roadway when the crash happened, police said.

Following the wreck, the right and center westbound lanes at the 37 mile marker on I-94 in Michigan City were blocked. The area of the lane blockages and crash is 3 miles east of the Michigan City exit.

The identity of the deceased driver is being withheld until next of kin are notified.

The Indiana Department of Transportation said drivers should use caution if they have to travel though the area.

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