Early Sunday morning, a violent rollover crash on the southbound Dan Ryan Expressway at 91st Street shut the freeway down, leaving one person dead and several others injured, according to Illinois State Police. Troopers blocked all southbound lanes at about 5 a.m. while emergency crews worked the mangled scene and cleared debris. Officials did not immediately release the victims' identities or any indication of what triggered the collision.
State police: rollover, multiple people hurt
According to ABC7 Chicago, Illinois State Police said multiple vehicles were involved in the rollover on the southbound Dan Ryan, and that by 5 a.m., all lanes were closed at 91st Street. The outlet reported that several people were taken to area hospitals and that one person died, while state police said the crash remains under investigation. Emergency crews stayed on scene into the morning as tow trucks and investigators worked to reopen the roadway.
Morning commute snarled, and recent Dan Ryan crashes
The full closure jammed the South Side morning commute as drivers were pushed onto surface streets and forced to navigate detours around the expressway. The Dan Ryan corridor has seen other serious wrecks in recent months. NBC Chicago detailed a deadly October crash that also shut down lanes and prompted an Illinois State Police investigation. Commuters were warned to expect lingering slowdowns on ramps and feeder streets while the latest scene was processed.
Officials urge caution at crash scenes
Illinois State Police are again reminding drivers to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles at crash sites, noting that violating the state's Move Over Law can lead to fines and even license suspension, according to the Illinois State Police. The agency also highlighted recent incidents in which squad cars were struck while troopers assisted at crash scenes. Anyone with information or video related to the Dan Ryan rollover is asked to contact state police as the investigation continues.
