Lorie Amick and Lisa Drake Seriously Injured In Collision With Semi-Truck on Highway 52

Quick Facts:

Where: US Highway 52 near Tippecanoe County Road 600 in Lafayette, IN

What Happened: Two people were seriously injured in a collision with a semi-truck

Participants:

• Lorie Amick, Chrysler Pacifica Driver
• Lisa Drake, Pacifica Passenger
• Christopher Szczepanski, Semi-Truck Driver

Reported Injuries/Fatalities:

• Lorie Amick, Serious Injuries
• Lisa Drake, Serious Injuries
• Christopher Szczepanski, Minor Injuries

Details:

Lorie Amick and Lisa Drake were seriously injured following a collision with a semi-truck driven by Christopher Szczepanski on Highway 52 near Tippecanoe County Road 600 in Lafayette, IN. The Tippecanoe County Sheriff’s Office reports the accident occurred around 10:10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. The semi-truck being driven by Szczepanski reportedly crossed the center median before colliding with Amick, who was driving in the opposite direction. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.