Crime & Safety

1 Dead After Fiery Crash Involving Semi-Truck, Suv On I-80 At Route 47

According to Illinois State Police, a Jeep Grand Cherokee was stopped on the right should of the interstate.

CHICAGO (CBS) — A fiery crash involving a semi-truck and an SUV is causing a backup on I-80 at Route 47. According to Illinois State Police, a Jeep Grand Cherokee was stopped on the right should of the interstate. When trying to merge back into traffic, a semi truck collided with the Jeep.

The driver of the semi truck died on the scene.

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