Lake County sheriff-elect recalls near-fatal crash

Lake County Sheriff-elect Jerry Williams is reflecting on a life-altering, near-fatal head-on collision he survived thirty years ago. The incident occurred in Gary during a high-speed police chase involving a fleeing suspect, leaving Williams trapped in his burning squad car. Now preparing to take office as sheriff, Williams shares his personal journey from that traumatic event to his long career in law enforcement, highlighting the resilience that shaped his professional and personal life.