Chicago Heights man killed in crash on I-94 in Porter County

PORTER COUNTY, Ind. - A 31-year-old Chicago Heights man was killed in a crash on I-94 in Porter County early Saturday. 

Indiana State Police say a Cadillac STS was driving westbound on the right shoulder of I-94 near the 17.6 mile marker around 6:45 a.m. when it struck a parked semi. 

The semi was broken down due to mechanical issues. The Cadillac hit the rear of the trailer at a high rate of speed after trying to pass another car, according to officials.

The semi truck driver was not injured, but the driver of the Cadillac suffered fatal injuries. 

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The driver of the Cadillac has been identified as Carlos D. Robinson from Chicago Heights, Ill.