Slick conditions and poor visibility cause 15-vehicle pileup, other crashes on the Bypass

ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) - Treacherous weather conditions led to dozens of crashes throughout Michiana on Tuesday, including a 15-vehicle pileup on the Bypass just southwest of South Bend’s city limits.

The St. Joseph County Police Department says it was called to more than 33 crashes from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including three separate crashes in the southbound lanes of the Bypass between State Road 2 and Mayflower Road late Tuesday morning.

One of those crashes involved 15 vehicles, including two semis and a school bus from Niles (the driver was the only person on the bus, no children were on board). Fortunately, Sheriff Bill Redman tells us there were no serious injuries. Only two minor injuries were reported.

The eastbound/southbound lanes of the Bypass from State Road 2 to Mayflower Road were closed for several hours but reopened just before 5 p.m.

Despite the road being reopen, officials are urging you to avoid the Bypass if possible since roads are still very slick.