The La Porte County Sheriff’s Department investigated a double fatality accident Saturday, March 4 just before 4 a.m. CT in the 7400 West block of County Road 800 South in rural Clinton Township.
Police say the crash scene was located in the lawn of a residence on the north side of the roadway which involved a single vehicle. An investigation found that a 2002 Chevrolet pickup truck was traveling eastbound on County Road 800 South when for an unknown reason it reportedly traveled left of center, across the westbound lane and traveled off the north side of the roadway. The vehicle collided with a utility pole, continued on and struck a large tree before coming to rest, according to the report.
The driver, 40-year-old Todd E. Williamson of Mill Creek, and passenger, 34-year-old Michelle M. Pacione of Union Mills, were both pronounced dead at the scene.
Toxicology test results are pending. The crash investigation is ongoing and no further information is being released.
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Department was assisted at the scene by the Westville Police Department, La Porte County EMS, La Porte County Coroner’s Office, and Noble Township Volunteer Fire Department.
