Lake Station man killed in hit and run Wednesday, Hobart PD said
HOBART — A 59-year-old Lake Station man was struck and killed Wednesday morning walking along the roadway in the 6700 block of East 37th Avenue in Hobart, police said in a news release. Police believe the man was hit by a vehicle traveling westbound. The driver then fled the scene.
At approximately 7:12 a.m., a Hobart police officer discovered the man’s body lying on the embankment off the side of the road, located between Northridge Drive and North Lake Park Avenue near the Deep River Bridge. Police are seeking assistance with locating a gray, 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey with passenger side damage. Anyone with information can call the Hobart Police Department at 219-942-1125, or email officer Tommie Tatum at [email protected][1].
Hobart police is not releasing the man’s name until next of kin is notified.
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Hobart police are seeking assistance to identify the driver of a fatal hit and run that occurred Wednesday morning in the 6700 block of East 37th Avenue, police said.
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Damon Edwards
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Davon Hagler-Martin
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Mark Torres
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Rakeem Roberts
Age: 32 Residence: Romeoville, IL Booking Number(s): 2311704
Arrest Date: Dec.
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Kevin Robinson
Age: 44 Residence: Gary, IN Booking Number(s): 2311707
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Watashi Livingston
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Larry Phillips
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Howard Geib Jr.
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Michael Harlan
Age: 37 Residence: Gary, IN Booking Number(s): 2311699
Arrest Date: Dec.
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Age: 25 Residence: Merrillville, IN Booking Number(s): 2311706
Arrest Date: Dec.
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Highest Offense Class: Felony
Nicholas Johnson
Age: 32 Residence: Hammond, IN Booking Number(s): 2311702
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Anthony Armstrong
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