LaGrange police investigating fatal crash on Lukken Industrial Dr.
LaGrange police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Tuesday.
The crash occurred on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, near the intersection of Lukken Industrial Drive at Orchard Hill Road and left 81-year-old Eva Montgomery deceased from serious injuries sustained in the crash.
“An initial investigation indicates that Eva Montgomery failed to obey a red traffic signal, resulting in a motor vehicle collision,” police said. This collision remains under investigation by the Traffic Unit.
The LaGrange Police Department is urging anyone who may have information related to this case to contact Sergeant William Jones at 706-883-2603. Tips may also be submitted anonymously via the Tip411 system by using the mobile app, accessing the online portal, or texting the keyword **LAGRANGE** to 847411.
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