Driver’s name released.

 

Yesterday (10-19-20) the Newton County Sheriff’s Office reported a fatal crash that occurred in the Lake Village, IN area.

 

The name of the driver: Alex Kowalsky, 87 years old of Gary, IN.  Family has been notified.

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Captain S. Cothran, Chief Deputy

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FATAL CRASH LAKE VILLAGE, IN-

NEWTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE (10-19-20 12:55pm)

 

On Monday, October 19, 2020 at 10:35am, Newton County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a vehicle in a field that had struck a tree.

 

The preliminary investigation indicates the passenger car had been southbound on US 41, south of Lake Village.  For unknown reasons, the vehicle left the roadway and traveled through a field striking a tree along a waterway (2 miles southwest of US 41 and SR 10).

 

The sole occupant (87 year old white male) was pronounced dead at the scene by the Newton County Coroner.

 

The crash is still an active investigation.  The name of the driver is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

 

Anyone that may have witnessed the crash is encouraged to contact Deputy Sprayberry at 219-474-6081 ext 3114.

 

The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Lake Township Fire Dept, Newton County EMS and the Newton County Coroner.