10/05/2026
Our hearts are broken over the loss of Matt Borders.
Matt wasn’t just someone who worked with us at NWI Party Rental — he was a friend and part of our family. We’re thankful for the memories, the laughs, and the time we got to have with him.
Our hearts are with his family and everyone who loved him.
Rest easy, Matt. You’ll be missed more than words can say. 🕊️❤️
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***PRESS RELEASE-FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***
Date: October 5th, 2026
To: All Media
From: Captain Kevin Urbanczyk-Public Information Officer
Re: Fatal crash closes the 4400 block of East Michigan Boulevard for several hours
On October 4th at 8:20 A.M., the LaPorte County E-911 Regional Dispatch Center received a 911 call regarding a motor vehicle crash in the 4400 block of East Michigan Boulevard. Officers from Uniform Patrol Shift 1 and the Traffic Division responded to the scene where they located a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck and a two-axle enclosed trailer resting along a guardrail on the north side of the roadway. Responding officers observed the driver had serious bodily injuries and was unresponsive. The driver was eventually pronounced deceased at the scene and identified as 30-year-old LaPorte resident Matthew Borders.
A preliminary investigation into this crash revealed Borders was traveling east in the 4400 block of East Michigan Boulevard while towing the enclosed trailer. The pickup truck and trailer crossed left of center and both westbound lanes before making impact with a guardrail and overhead signpost along the north side of the roadway. The pickup truck and trailer sustained extensive damage from the crash and came to a rest along the north side of East Michigan Boulevard. Contents from inside the trailer were scattered across the roadway due to the impact. The 4400 block of East Michigan Boulevard was closed for several hours while investigators processed the scene, collected evidence and cleared the roadway. Toxicology results are currently pending. This is an active investigation, and no further information will be released at this time.
The Michigan City Police Department is requesting anyone who may have witnessed this incident, has any additional information or has cell phone video of this incident to contact lead investigator Officer Thomas Dolph at (219) 874-3221; Ext. 1008 or via email at [email protected]. Other responding agencies who assisted with this investigation include the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office, Trail Creek Police Department, Long Beach Police Department, LaPorte County EMS, Michigan City Fire Department and LaPorte County Coroner’s Office.
We would also like to remind the public that you can contact us via Facebook Messenger or on our webpage at www.police.michigancityin.gov. Tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling (800) 342-STOP, by completing an online submission form at www.michianacrimestoppers.com, or by calling the WeTip Hotline for General Crime (800) 78-CRIME and possibly receive a reward upon an arrest and conviction. All WeTip call information is sent directly to the LaPorte County Prosecutor’s Office. You can always request to remain anonymous!
