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Dense Fog — La Porte, Indiana

November 16, 2001 · NOAA Storm Events record

Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
—
Area
La Porte

Event narrative (NOAA)

Dense fog was a major factor in an accident at the intersection of SR 39 and U.S. 30 near Hanna, Indiana. A semi pulled out onto U.S. 30 and was struck from behind by a vehicle. The occupant of the vehicle was killed instantly. Sheriff's deputies reported visibility was near zero at the time of the crash.

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.

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