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Driver killed in rear-end crash on Bishop Ford: ISP

Multiple police cars with red and blue lights on street at night
Multiple police cars with red and blue lights on street at night
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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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