On September 14th, 2019 at approximately 6:49 p.m. Newton County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to SR 55, north of 1200N in Thayer, IN for a single motorcycle crash.

 

 Through the course of the investigation it was found that 57 year old Dennis Michael Smolek of Crown Point, Indiana was traveling north bound ST. RD. 55 on his 2019 Harley Davidson motorcycle and ran off the road for unknown reasons when exiting the first curve.

 

 Smolek was transported to St. Anthony’s Hospital in Crown Point, Indiana where he succumbed to his injuries. 

 

Newton County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the female driver of a blue sedan that may have witnessed the crash or have more information.  This driver and vehicle were NOT believed to have been involved in the crash.  This driver should contact Deputy Fellmy at 219-474-5661.

 

Assisting agencies: Newton County Dispatch, Newton County EMS, Lincoln Township Fire Department, Indiana State Police, Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Lake County Coroner.