Driver killed after semi-truck rollover crash on Kennedy Expressway, Illinois State Police say

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A semi-truck driver was killed in a rollover crash on the Kennedy Expressway Wednesday night, Illinois State Police said.

The crash occurred in the southbound lanes of the Kennedy Expressway near Belmont Avenue.

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Police said the semi-truck carrying meat overturned. The driver was transported to a hospital, but was later pronounced dead, police said.

He was later identified as 62-year-old Darryl King by the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.

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Lanes in both directions were blocked as crews investigate the crash. All lanes were back open by 7:30 a.m.

The crash blocked several lanes of traffic. Further details were not immediately available.