Overview

• According to Illinois State Police, a commercial vehicle lost control and rolled over around 4 a.m. on the southbound I-294 ramp to eastbound I-290.
• The sole occupant was pronounced dead at the scene and video footage showed significant damage to the truck’s cab.
• The rollover shut the ramp linking the Tri-State Tollway to the Eisenhower Expressway for several hours, intensifying commuter delays.
• Motorists were directed to use the Cermak exit northbound on I-294 to access inbound I-290 while nearby construction added to congestion.
• Investigators from Illinois State Police are probing the crash and the Cook County medical examiner’s office has not released the driver’s identity.