A tragic turn of events unfolded early Tuesday on the Dan Ryan Expressway when a woman was struck dead post-collision. According to ABC7 Chicago, the accident happened just before 2:30 a.m. near the 18th Street intersection, with reports indicating the initial minor crash involved two cars.
The victim, described by the Chicago Fire Department as a woman in her 30s, stepped out of her vehicle following the minor crash, only then to be fatally hit by another vehicle that was not involved in the original mishap, per Illinois State Police reports, causing major disruptions during the early hours of the morning rush. All southbound lanes were shut, forcing traffic onto I-55.
Particulars concerning the identity of the deceased have not been disclosed by officials, while the driver responsible for the fatal second strike remained on the scene, according to The Chicago Sun-Times. There has been no clarity from authorities on whether any citations are to be issued as investigations continue.
The expressway, which had been closed for over four hours after the accident, was cleared and reopened to the public just before 7 a.m., according to the Illinois State Police. This traffic interruption led to early commuters facing a daunting start to their day; roadways cleared and normal flow resumed as dawn broke.
