SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Two people are dead and another is in critical condition after being hit by a car early Saturday morning in South Bend.
It happened just after 4 a.m. Saturday near Ironwood and State Road 23.
When investigators arrived, they pronounced two people dead at the scene. A third person was sent to the hospital in critical condition.
The car continued down the road before crashing into a house. The driver stayed at the scene and answered questions from police.
The two deceased victims are both female and first year students at the University of Notre Dame, and the victim sent to the hospital was a sophomore at the University. The President of the University of Notre Dame, Rev. John Jenkins, was at the scene.
The following email was sent to students and staff earlier today:
"Dear Notre Dame students,
We are deeply saddened to write with tragic news that two first year Notre Dame students were killed and one sophomore is hospitalized after being hit by a car last night. The accident occurred on Ironwood Road near Bulla Road in South Bend, and the driver remained at the scene.
The University is working with local officials to notify the students' families, so we urge you to avoid speculation and sharing information on social media. Please help us ensure these students' families and closest friends hear about their loved ones first. We will share more information with you as soon as we are able to do so.
The University Counseling Center (574-631-7336) and Campus Ministry (574-631-7800) are both available to students to offer support during this very difficult time. We will also soon share further information about gathering together in prayer.
Please pray for our students, their families, and all who love them.
Sincerely, Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., University President Ms. Erin Hoffmann Harding, Vice President for Student Affairs"
No word yet on what caused the crash. The St. Joseph County FACT team is investigating.
Stay with 16 News Now as we continue to follow this developing story.
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