William "Buddy" Collins

Former Valparaiso assistant police chief killed in crash on U.S. 30

Michael Gallenberger

A crash that closed U.S. 30 for much of Thursday afternoon claimed the life of a former Valparaiso assistant police chief. Valparaiso Police say 86-year-old William "Buddy" Collins died in the two-vehicle crash at U.S. 30 and Porter County Road 325 East.

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