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    d.kaufman

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    Blythes in Valpo yesterday

    Vehicle Strikes Building

    On May 4, 2021, Valparaiso Police responded to the area of 2810 Calumet Ave. (Blythe’s Sport Shop) at approximately 7:45 p.m., due to a vehicle striking the exterior of the building. Upon arrival, the vehicle was found to have entered the structure, causing a vehicle size hole in the west side of the brick façade.

    The driver reported that as she entered traffic onto Calumet Ave. from Roosevelt Rd., her accelerator became “stuck.” It was further learned the driver was able to slow the vehicle as she entered the nearby lot, which provided her the opportunity to jump from the vehicle as she crossed over a grass easement. The vehicle was again observed to accelerate, while unoccupied, striking the building.

    There are no reported injuries involved in the crash and no charges against the driver. The damage is estimated to be between $50,000 - $100,000.
     

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    Blythes in Valpo yesterday

    Vehicle Strikes Building

    On May 4, 2021, Valparaiso Police responded to the area of 2810 Calumet Ave. (Blythe’s Sport Shop) at approximately 7:45 p.m., due to a vehicle striking the exterior of the building. Upon arrival, the vehicle was found to have entered the structure, causing a vehicle size hole in the west side of the brick façade.

    The driver reported that as she entered traffic onto Calumet Ave. from Roosevelt Rd., her accelerator became “stuck.” It was further learned the driver was able to slow the vehicle as she entered the nearby lot, which provided her the opportunity to jump from the vehicle as she crossed over a grass easement. The vehicle was again observed to accelerate, while unoccupied, striking the building.

    There are no reported injuries involved in the crash and no charges against the driver. The damage is estimated to be between $50,000 - $100,000.

    Putting the vehicle in neutral can stop acceleration.
    Then, when the car is stopped, turn off the key.
     

    Snapdragon

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    Suicide in the parking lot. 62 YO male. Everyone is wondering why he did it there. The only thing I can think of is how one of my friends found her dad at home with his head blown off. Maybe he wanted to spare his family that.
     

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    Blythes in Valpo yesterday

    Vehicle Strikes Building

    On May 4, 2021, Valparaiso Police responded to the area of 2810 Calumet Ave. (Blythe’s Sport Shop) at approximately 7:45 p.m., due to a vehicle striking the exterior of the building. Upon arrival, the vehicle was found to have entered the structure, causing a vehicle size hole in the west side of the brick façade.

    The driver reported that as she entered traffic onto Calumet Ave. from Roosevelt Rd., her accelerator became “stuck.” It was further learned the driver was able to slow the vehicle as she entered the nearby lot, which provided her the opportunity to jump from the vehicle as she crossed over a grass easement. The vehicle was again observed to accelerate, while unoccupied, striking the building.

    There are no reported injuries involved in the crash and no charges against the driver. The damage is estimated to be between $50,000 - $100,000.
    What's the URL that you grabbed that from? I'd like to pass it on.

    My girlfriend drove by Blythe's around that time and said there was an ambulance and fire engine there. I've been waiting for it to pop up on NWI Times, but I seem to keep forgetting they suck at reporting on Porter County matters.
     

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    On a little more of a positive note... Walmart in Valpo had some 22lr. Apparently it's been a while, the lady needed 10 mins to get the lock off... But happy to see some ammo showing back up even if we're limited to three boxes.
     
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