DOLTON (WBBM NEWSRADIO) - An overnight rear-end crash on the outbound Bishop Ford Freeway left one person dead.
According to the Illinois State Police, the two-vehicle accident occurred at around 2 a.m. in the outbound lanes near Dolton Road. ISP’s initial investigation revealed that a car rear-ended a tow truck.
The driver of the passenger vehicle was ejected. They were pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have yet to provide any more details.
A portion of the outbound Bishop Ford was shut down for more than five hours, with all traffic being diverted off at 130th Street. It was reopened at around 7:40 a.m.
Illinois State Police will continue to investigate the crash.
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