Cook County

Driver Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on I-94 Near I-80 Exit

A driver who was traveling the wrong way on I-94 near the I-80 exit on Tuesday night was killed when their vehicle struck a truck tractor head on, according to police.

Illinois State Police said the vehicle was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of I-94 near the ramp to I-80 at approximately 6 p.m. when the vehicle collided head-on with a truck tractor before proceeding to strike another vehicle.

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Police said the driver of the vehicle traveling the wrong way was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no other injuries reported.

The I-94 southbound ramp to I-80 remains closed for the investigation. There is no further information available.

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