PORTER CO.– On Saturday, January 18th, Indiana State Trooper Ketring responded to a single-vehicle crash on I-94 at the eastbound scale house, located east of the Chesterton exit.
A black 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe had driven through the entrance to the scale house at a high rate of speed. The Chevrolet struck the metal entrance gate, then continued through the scale lanes, colliding with several street signs and light poles. The vehicle stopped on the scale house’s bypass lane against the metal guard rail. Debris from the crash shattered the windows of the scale house.
During the crash investigation, it was determined that the driver of the Chevrolet had consumed alcoholic beverages and operated a vehicle while intoxicated. An investigation was then conducted.
It was also learned that the driver was attempting to drive home; however, she was headed eastbound on I-94 rather than westbound toward Illinois. The driver was offered the opportunity to take a certified chemical test, but the driver’s interactions resulted in her being charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated refusal. The driver, Lopez Monserrath, 28, from Chicago, IL, was incarcerated at the Porter County Jail.
Damage to the light poles, signs, and scale house is estimated at several thousand dollars.
All suspects are presumed innocent until/unless proven guilty in court. Charges listed are initial, final charges to be determined by the Porter County Prosecutor.
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