In a deadly turn of events early Sunday, a crash on the Eisenhower Expressway in Chicago claimed two lives, including that of a pedestrian. The incident, which occurred on the Near West Side, also left three others injured, as reported by Illinois State Police.
The mayhem unfolded around 3 a.m. when two vehicles collided on Interstate 290 near Damen Avenue. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, police quickly responded to the scene to find chaos and wreckage. The westbound lanes of the highway were forced to close, only to be reopened some four hours later, around 7:45 a.m., after authorities managed to quickly clear the site.
The identities of those killed have not been disclosed as the investigation is still ongoing. Likewise, details on the specifics of how the crash transpired have not yet been made available. The injured were transported swiftly to a local hospital, yet their current condition remains unknown, as officials have yet to release that information.
Local traffic was significantly disrupted due to the incident, with the westbound traffic of I-290 detoured off at Ashland Avenue until the highway was reported to be clear by 8 a.m., according to a detailed account by ABC 7 Chicago. The Illinois State Police continue to diligently gather evidence to ultimately piece together the deadly events of this early morning tragedy.
