The crash between a car and a semi-truck occurred on Sibley Boulevard between Markham Drive and Perry Avenue.
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The Dolton Fire Department said the driver of the car was speeding and lost control and slammed into the semi-truck before bursting into flames.
The driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene, the fire department said. The driver of the semi-truck was not injured.
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Chopper 7HD flew above the scene, with debris scatted across the road.
Police have closed Sibley as they investigate the crash.
Further details on the crash were not immediately available.