Indian student killed in road accident near Chicago
A tragic road accident near Chicago resulted in the death of a 25-year-old Indian student, Navya Gadusu, and left six others injured. The accident occurred on Interstate 65 when a minivan, carrying seven adults, was struck by another vehicle. The Indian Consulate General in Chicago expressed condolences and is in contact with the victim's family and friends.
- ▪Navya Gadusu was pronounced dead at 12:16 am on May 17, 2026, due to blunt force traumatic injuries.
- ▪The accident involved a red minivan traveling at 10-15 mph behind a vehicle with mechanical issues.
- ▪The minivan had only two front seats, with five passengers sitting on boxes of mangos without seat belts.
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A 25-year-old Indian student was killed in a road accident near Chicago in the U.S. that left six others injured. The accident took place late Saturday (May 16, 2026) night on Interstate 65 highway near the city of Crown Point in Lake County of Indiana state.Local media reports identified the student at Navya Gadusu, who was pronounced dead at 12:16 am on Sunday (May 17, 2026), by the Lake County Coroner’s office. Father of Indian student killed in U.S. dies just before $29 million settlementGadusu's death was caused by blunt force traumatic injuries sustained in the motor vehicle accident, according to the coroner's office.The Indian Consulate General in Chicago expressed "heartfelt" condolences and said he was in touch with the family of the deceased, as well as friends and members of…
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