Alcohol to blame for crash that killed 7-year-old in northern Indiana, police say

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Police believe alcohol is to blame for a violent crash that killed a 7-year-old girl in northern Indiana Sunday. 

A LaPorte County sheriff's deputy spotted the wrecked car near U.S. 35 and Schultz Road just after midnight. 

Investigators say the driver struck two trees before coming to a stop in a wooded area. 

The girl died at the hospital. 

The driver and the passenger suffered serious injuries. 

An 8-year-old boy was also hurt, but he is expected to be OK. 

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