Hammond, IN (January 7, 2026) – A two-vehicle collision near Columbia Ave and Hoffman St in Hammond resulted in a personal injury response on January 5. The crash, reported just after 1:25 p.m., involved a blue sedan and a blue minivan. Police and emergency medical teams were called to the scene to assess the situation and provide care.
Upon arrival, responders confirmed that all occupants had exited their vehicles and were ambulatory. While a second ambulance was initially requested, that call was later canceled, indicating that no critical injuries were present. Nonetheless, those involved were evaluated for injuries on-site as a precaution.
Traffic was managed by officers during the response, and the scene was cleared once medical assessments were completed. The specific cause of the crash has not yet been released, and no citations or charges were announced at the time of reporting.
We wish everyone involved a safe and complete recovery.
