UPDATE: 1 dead, 1 critically injured in LaPorte County Toll Road rollover

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UPDATE: 1 dead, 1 critically injured in LaPorte County Toll Road rollover

Eight people were injured - with one eventually dying - when this minivan rolled over on the Indiana Toll Road in LaPorte County early Sunday morning.
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By WSBT 24/7 News

Story Created: Nov 8, 2009 at 2:48 AM EST

Story Updated: Nov 8, 2009 at 2:43 PM EST

Police say a minivan rolled over into the Indiana Toll Road median just after 2 a.m. Sunday, injuring eight people — killing one and leaving one in critical condition.

For two hours, east and westbound traffic were closed on the oll Road near the 48 mile marker in LaPorte County.

Per the Indiana State Police-Toll Road District, A 45-year-old woman died from injuries received when she was ejected from the vehicle.

One patient was airlifted to Memorial Hospital of South Bend. That patient is in critical condition as of 6:30 a.m., according to a nursing supervisor.

And police say a child was taken by ambulance to Riley Hospital in Indianapolis. Because of fog, emergency responders were unable to transport the child using a helicopter.

Information about the extent of the child’s injuries has not been released.

Police are still investigating the accident, but say the driver was cited for unsafe lane movement and for two child restraint violations.

All lanes were reopened by 4:30 a.m.

Stay connected to wsbt.com, WSBT-TV and our South Bend Tribune news partners for updates on this story.

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