La Porte County Sheriff’s Department officers are investigating a two-vehicle fatal accident that occurred Wednesday, January 3 at 3:34 p.m. CT in the area of U.S. 20, east of County Road 525 West.
Police say a grey 2023 Toyota passenger vehicle, driven by 59-year-old Charles A. Adams of Seattle, Washington, was traveling westbound on U.S. 20 and a white 2022 Ram pickup truck, driven by 55-year-old Mark Burch of Porter, Indiana, was traveling westbound on U.S. 20 in driving lane.
The vehicle being operated by Adams crashed into the rear of the vehicle being operated by Burch, according to the report. Following the collision, Adams’ vehicle left the roadway, traveled through a ditch, and rolled several times prior to coming to rest.
Adams was pronounced dead at the scene. Burch was not injured during the crash.
The La Porte County Sheriff’s Department was assisted at the scene by the Michigan City, Trail Creek, and Westville Police Departments, La Porte County EMS, La Porte County Coroner’s Office, and Springfield Township and Center Volunteer Fire Departments.
