Valparaiso, IN — A tragic one-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning claimed the life of 42-year-old Justin Curtis, a Valparaiso resident remembered by many as a devoted father, loyal friend, and a steady presence in the local community. According to the Lake County Coroner’s Office, Curtis died of blunt force trauma and was pronounced dead at 6:47 a.m. following the accident. The crash occurred around 5:00 a.m. near the intersection of Cline Avenue and the Michigan Avenue exit in East Chicago, Indiana. Authorities say Curtis lost control of his vehicle while attempting to take the exit ramp, striking an exit sign…