Driver of stalled vehicle killed in I-88 crash, Illinois State Police say

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Monday, September 25, 2023
Driver of stalled vehicle killed in I-88 crash
Illinois State Police said the driver of a stalled vehicle was killed in a crash on I-88 in DeKalb County Sunday night.

DEKALB COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- The driver of a stalled vehicle was struck and killed on I-88 in DeKalb County Sunday night, Illinois State Police said.

The crash occurred at about 11 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-88 near Peace Road.

Police said a vehicle stalled and the driver was outside of the vehicle when both were struck by a tractor semi-trailer.

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The driver of the stalled vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

Police had shut down lanes of I-88 while they investigated and all lanes were back open by about 6:30 a.m. Monday.

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