An off-duty police officer in northwest Indiana was involved in a crash that left another driver dead, authorities said.

The Hammond Police Department said on Sunday that one of its officers was involved in the collision, and the Indiana State Police was asked to conduct an investigation at the direction of the city's police chief.

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The officer has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.

Police didn't immediately provide details about the crash. Hammond authorities said state police were expected to release more information on the incident.
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