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Indian Student Navya Gadusu, 25, Dies In Chicago Highway Crash; Six Injured, Consulate Assists Family
24htopnews | May 18, 2026 9:09 PM CST

A 25-year-old Indian student Navya Gadusu died and six others were injured in a multi-vehicle crash near Chicago on Interstate 65 in Indiana near Crown Point. The minivan she was in was struck after slowing due to a mechanical issue ahead, causing it to veer off-road. The Indian Consulate in Chicago expressed condolences and is assisting the family and injured.

Washington: A 25-year-old Indian student died in a road accident near Chicago in the US that left six others injured.

The accident took place late Saturday 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, by the Lake County Coroner’s office.

Gadusu's death was caused by blunt force traumatic injuries sustained in the motor vehicle accident, according to the coroner's office.


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