Chicago woman killed in crash involving semi on Interstate 88, Illinois State Police say

KANE COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- A Chicago woman was killed in a crash on the Interstate 88 early Wednesday morning, Illinois State Police said.

The crash happened near milepost 118 at Mitchell Road in Kane County just after 4 a.m., police said. ISP Troopers responded for a two-vehicle crash involving a truck tractor semi-trailer. A car rear-ended the semi and ended up in the grass.

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A 27-year-old woman was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead, police said. Her identity has not yet been released.

Lanes two and three of I-88 westbound near milepost 118 are closed for the investigation, police said. Traffic delays are starting near Farnsworth.

Police did not immediately provide further information about the crash.

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