Crown Point man arrested after crash on I-65 involving fentanyl: ISP

CROWN POINT, Indiana. – A 31-year-old Crown Point man was arrested Wednesday after he crashed his truck on Interstate 65 and was allegedly found in possession of fentanyl and other drugs.

The incident began when Indiana State Police observed a red Dodge pickup truck crash into the median wall of I-65 near the 257 mile marker, just south of Ridge Road.

The driver, later identified as Alex R. Parks, reportedly left the scene of the accident but was intercepted about a mile north and stopped by police.

During the stop, officers searched Parks' vehicle and reportedly discovered a large quantity of controlled substances, including fentanyl, marijuana, Xanax, amphetamine and dextroamphetamine.

Alex Parks and drugs seized | ISP

Parks was arrested and taken to the Lake County Jail and faces drug possession charges and four other misdemeanors.

Police said additional charges may be filed and the investigation is ongoing.