Last night at 6:58 PM, deputies responded to the 7000 east block of State Road 104 for a single-vehicle crash. The initial on-scene investigation completed by Deputy Alex Clemons and assisting deputies determined the following:
A blue 2017 Chevrolet passenger vehicle, being operated by 42-year-old Irene J. PANTLE of Walkerton, was traveling eastbound on SR 104. For an unknown reason, the vehicle left roadway and collided with a tree.
PANTLE was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Toxicology test results are pending. No further information is available for release.
Assisting: Sergeant Keith Wilson, Detective Joe Walker, Deputies Daniel Diaz, Xavier Biggerstaff, Jet Balenia, La Porte County EMS, La Porte County Coroner’s Office, Lincoln Township Volunteer Fire Department, and John’s Garage