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Two Teens Killed In Hammond Crash With Semi Truck

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Hammond, Indiana, police are investigating a crash between a car and a semi truck that killed two teens shortly before 10  p.m. Monday night.

The crash happened near 108th and Indianapolis Boulevard. Police say the preliminary investigation shows that the vehicle driven by the teens ran a red light and struck the semi.

Emely Perez, 17, and Mia Rodriguez, 18, died at the scene of the crash, and the driver was hospitalized.

The driver of the truck is being treated for minor injuries, police said.

 

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