Fatal crash shuts down EB I-94 in Portage

At least one person was killed in a crash May 22, 2020, on eastbound I-94 in Portage, Indiana. | Indiana State Police

At least one person was killed in a crash early Friday that shut down westbound traffic on Interstate 94 in northwest Indiana.

The fatal crash happened in the eastbound lanes of I-94 near mile marker 23, near Willowcreek Road in Portage, according to Indiana State Police.

Authorities released photos of a semi with severe front-end damage and fire damage, but did not immediately provide additional details about the circumstances of the crash or the fatality.

All eastbound lanes are closed, with traffic being diverted at exit 22 for Porter and Burns Harbor, state police said. Westbound lanes remain open.

Additional photos of the fatal crash on I-94 23 mm @cbschicago @nbcchicago @ABC7Chicago @WGNMorningNews @fox32news @RegionNewsNow @NWINews @TrafficWise @INDOTNorthwest roadway remains closed. WB is open. pic.twitter.com/8kJchil7yA

— Sgt. Glen Fifield (@ISPLowell2) May 22, 2020