Paul Rizzo Obituary, BERRIEN COUNTY, Ind. — Paul Rizzo, 72, of Lakeside, has died following a train and vehicle crash at the East Road crossing in Chikaming Township on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
According to Chikaming Township Police, the crash happened around 10 a.m. near East Road, off Red Arrow Highway, when a southbound Amtrak train struck a vehicle traveling west through the crossing.
Police said the vehicle involved in the crash was reported to be on fire and occupied when emergency officials arrived. Rizzo was identified as the only person inside the vehicle at the time of the collision.
Authorities confirmed that Rizzo was the person killed in the crash. No additional victims were reported, and further details about the circumstances leading to the collision have not been released.
The incident remains under investigation by Chikaming Township Police. Officials have not provided additional information regarding the cause of the crash.
Rizzo was identified as a Lakeside resident, and the community continues to await further details following his passing. Information about his career, family, personal life, achievements, and memorial arrangements has not been released.
The loss of Paul Rizzo marks a tragic incident for those affected by the crash. Authorities continue their investigation and encourage anyone with additional information related to the incident to contact officials.
