LaGrange man dies in head-on crash

LAGRANGE COUNTY, Ind. --- A 30-year-old LaGrange man lost his life in a head-on crash Thursday shortly before 8:00 a.m.

According to the LaGrange County Sheriff's Department, 60-year-old Steven Gaby of Middlebury was traveling east on County Road 600 South near County Road 1000 West when he drove left of the center line for an unknown reason.

At that time, police say William "Bill" Gorman, Jr. was traveling west on County Road 600 South.

Gaby struck Gorman's vehicle head-on.

Gaby was transported via ambulance to Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne for multiple serious bodily injuries.

Gorman Jr. was pronounced dead on the scene.

Both men were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.

Police say no criminal charges have been filed pending further investigation.

The LaGrange County Sheriff's Department was assisted on scene by the Topeka Fire Department, Parkview EMS and the Indiana State Police.

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