Police said the crash happened around 1 a.m., and that one injured person was taken to a Chicago hospital and the other to a hospital in Crown Point.
GARY, IN - October 26, 2026
According to Indiana State Police, two people were seriously injured when a car heading the wrong way on northbound Interstate 65 struck at least one other vehicle head-on near Ridge Road. The crash occurred early Monday, and traffic on the interstate was shut down for several hours.
Key Facts
- Date: Monday, October 26, 2026 (about 1 a.m.)
- Location: Northbound I-65 near Ridge Road, Gary, Indiana
- Type of crash: Wrong-way, head-on collision
- Vehicles involved: Two cars
- Injuries / fatalities: Two people seriously injured, one in each car
- Responding agencies: Indiana State Police
- Reported by: ABC7 Chicago
Crash Overview
Around 1 a.m. Monday, a vehicle moving against traffic in the northbound lanes of I-65 hit at least one other vehicle head-on near Ridge Road, ABC7 Chicago reported.
Indiana State Police said at least two people, one in each car, were seriously hurt. Franciscan Health in Crown Point received one of the injured people, and the second was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center.
Northbound I-65 has since reopened. Reports did not specify a cause for the crash.
People Involved
Two people, one in each car, were seriously hurt. Police did not release further information about the injured individuals.
Traffic Impact
Northbound I-65 was closed for several hours following the crash. Reporting indicates the roadway has since reopened to northbound traffic.
If You Were Involved
If you were involved in a crash, consider these general steps:
- Seek medical attention even if you feel fine.
- Document the scene with photos or video if it is safe to do so.
- Exchange information with the other drivers and note any witnesses.
- Request the official crash report from the law enforcement agency that responded.
- Notify your insurer as soon as reasonably possible.
- Consider speaking with a qualified attorney if you were injured or face significant losses.