Couple killed in Lake County accident

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Story Created: Nov 28, 2008 at 10:52 AM EST

Story Updated: Nov 28, 2008 at 10:52 AM EST

LOWELL— A Merrillville couple were killed Thanksgiving night in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 65 near Lowell.

Sherry Orton, 45, and her husband Thomas Orton, 47, were northbound when their SUV crossed the median and rolled several times before coming to rest in the southbound lanes, according to State Police. Neither was wearing a seat belt and both were ejected from the vehicle, according to police.

Police are investigating the cause of the crash.

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