Michael Howie

PORTER COUNTY — Two motorcyclists were killed Friday afternoon on U.S. Highway 6 in Jackson Township, the Porter County Sheriff's Office said.

In a news release, police said sheriff's department officers were dispatched at 1:47 p.m. to U.S. 6 near White Thorne Lane to a report that two passenger vehicles were involved in a crash with two motorcycles that caused injuries.

The drivers of both motorcycles were deceased upon arrival.

The Porter County Crash Unit is on-scene and investigating the circumstances of the crash. Police have asked motorists to use an alternative route Friday.

U.S. 6 is closed in both directions in the vicinity of the crash, according to the Indiana Department of Transportation.

Police expect to share more information about the incident on Monday.

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