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Fatal Crash Closes Inbound Kennedy Near West Loop Before Lanes Reopen

Illinois State Police are probing a predawn collision involving a stopped car, with early reports indicating multiple fatalities.

Overview

  • Troopers responded around 1:46 a.m. to a crash on I-90 near Washington and Randolph in Chicago’s West Loop, according to Illinois State Police.
  • All inbound lanes were shut for several hours during the investigation and reopened at about 7:30 a.m., officials said.
  • Initial reports on the death toll vary, with ABC7 citing ISP as saying at least three killed and FOX 32 reporting two dead.
  • State police said a vehicle was stopped on the expressway for unknown reasons when it was struck by another car traveling in the same direction.
  • Five people were transported to area hospitals, including four from the stopped vehicle and one from the other car, according to ISP.