Off-Duty Hammond Police Officer Involved in Deadly Crash
Indiana State Police are investigating after an off-duty Hammond officer was placed on leave following a crash that killed another driver.
- On Friday, October 16, 2026, an off-duty Hammond Police Department officer was involved in a fatal crash in Hammond, Indiana, resulting in one death and two injuries, according to Indiana State Police.
- At the direction of the Hammond Police Chief, Indiana State Police responded to assume full responsibility for an independent and impartial investigation after Hammond Police Department officials confirmed the off-duty officer's involvement on Sunday.
- The preliminary investigation indicates a black Chevrolet Silverado traveling at high speed struck a silver Toyota Highlander at Columbia Avenue and 165th; the impact sent the Silverado rotating into southbound lanes where it was struck by a gray 2010 Ford SUV.
- Hammond Police Officer Alonso Lopez was taken into custody after voluntarily submitting to a blood draw and held on a 48-hour probable cause hold pending investigation results and blood analysis.
- The Hammond Police Department placed Officer Lopez on administrative leave pending the investigation's outcome, and "HPD extends its deepest condolences to the deceased driver's family and loved ones," a statement read.
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