Melissa Lloyd Collins

Case # :1115

Gender : Female

Age : 21

Race : Black

Date : 02/02/2024

Location : 14000 block of U.S. 421

City : LaPorte

County : Porter

State : Indiana

Agency : LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office

Officer(s) : David Grimberg

Cause of death : Vehicle

Event : Killed by police chase crash

Disposition : No Known charges

Open records summary :

Deputy Grimberg of the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office had handcuffed and arrested Melissa Collins and placed her in his patrol vehicle when she stole the cruiser and drove off. Under chase, she crashed into a ditch and was found dead submerged in water.

Source links :

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/woman-escapes-handcuffs-steals-squad-car-crashes-dies-indiana/