The student was conscious and alert when officers arrived on the scene and was flown to the hospital “out of an abundance of caution.” The 21-year-old driver was not charged or cited.
Firefighters from several agencies worked at the scene for more than two hours to extinguish the flames.
Before fleeing the scene, the man struck another vehicle on the property and then crashed into the victim's home.
An adult and juvenile were trapped inside the car and first responders extricated them from the wreck.
Another child in the home ran to a neighbor's house to get help, alerting police of the situation.
A sheriff's deputy found the vehicle at a Wheatfield address where the owner believed the suspect may have left it, police say.
The driver was found to be under the influence and was charged with OWI and reckless driving, police said.
Police found the driver in the area sitting on the ground with blood on his face. Investigators determined he had struck a guardrail nearby after fleeing the scene of the initial crash, police said.
The severity of damage prevented investigators from identifying the cause, an official with the Indiana Department of Security said.
Two children were also inside the home when it caught fire, but escaped through the windows and were medically cleared at the scene, a fire official said.
Authorities began investigating the claim when the woman's husband contacted police alleging that his wife was currently married to him and another man, police said.
Orlando D. Robinson, of Indianapolis, faces charges of sexual battery, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and furnishing alcohol to a minor.
Police say the driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the car. Northwest Indiana has had three crashes in the past week in which someone was ejected from a vehicle.
MERRILLVILLE — During January, National Blood Donor Month, the American Red Cross encourages people to roll up their sleeves to give blood to help maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients.
VALPARAISO | Once again, Supplies4GI's will be organizing the supplies they have collected at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 21 and 22 at the Porter County Airport, Hangar C-9, 4207 Mulvihill Road.
WHEATFIELD | KV Theatre Kompany's fall musical production of Disney's "High School Musical" explores the notion of cliques and following the status quo versus breaking free of labels.
MERRILLVILLE | American Red Cross blood and platelet donors can now help save lives in less time by using the new Red Cross RapidPass online health history system.
CROWN POINT | Crown Point High School will be one of the host schools Saturday when the 43rd annual Indiana State School Music Association's Marching Band season steps off with 170 high school bands participating in the Festival, Scholastic, or Open Class.
MERRILLVILLE | The Northwest Indiana Literacy Coalition and Books to Bridge the Region made their annual presentation to area school superintendents at the Northwest Indiana Public School Study Council meeting at the Merrillville Administration Center.
WHEATFIELD | The Wheatfield Chamber of Commerce’s annual Sandhill Crane Festival and Car Show will take over the community from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
CROWN POINT Danielle Dobe, of Crown Point, and Tana Ryken, of Wheatfield were chosen recipients of this year's $1,000 Health Care Provider scholarships awarded by the Franciscan St. Anthony Health Crown Point Medical Executive Committee. Dobe is enrolled at the University of St. Francis in …
MERRILLVILLE | The American Red Cross is facing a looming shortage of the blood types most needed by patients and is calling on eligible donors with O negative, B negative and A negative blood to give now to prevent an emergency situation. Blood donation appointments can be scheduled by usin…
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MERRILLVILLE | The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to to give blood in August and help meet the constant need for blood products by patients.
MERRILLVILLE | The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to help offset a seasonal decline in donations and prevent a shortage this summer by giving blood.
MERRILLVILLE | The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to help offset a seasonal decline in donations and prevent a shortage this summer by giving blood.
WHEATFIELD | All sorts of construction has been underway in Wheatfield this summer for the Valley Community Players production of "Shrek the Musical," - the building of a dragon puppet, the construction of a bridge, and the creation of village scenery.
SCHERERVILLE | Christopher White, publisher of The Times Media Co., was the keynote speaker at the 16th annual Jim and Betty Dye Scholarship dinner held recently at Briar Ridge Country Club.
One hundred six seniors from Lake, Newton, Porter, and Jasper county high schools were recently awarded this year's Jim and Betty Dye Scholarships, presented to students who have achieved academic excellence and demonstrated school and community involvement.
WHEATFIELD | Valley Community Players will offer its second summer of theater opportunities this year, including "Shrek the Musical" and a Children's Theater Workshop. Auditions for "Shrek" will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. May 26, 27 and 28 in the Kankakee Valley High School Auditorium, 3923…
MERRILLVILLE | The American Red Cross asks eligible donors to help ensure blood is available for patients in need by giving blood in May before the busy summer season kicks in.