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Deadly Pre-Dawn Crash Shuts Westbound I-290 in Oak Park

Investigators have not yet determined the cause of the pre-dawn crash.

Overview

  • Illinois State Police say a Jeep and a Saturn collided near Home Avenue in Oak Park shortly before 3 a.m.
  • One occupant was ejected and died at the scene, and another person was taken to a hospital with an unspecified injury.
  • All westbound lanes of the Eisenhower Expressway were closed, with no timetable for reopening provided.
  • Local outlets showed the closure near the Harlem/Home Avenue area and reported significant early-morning traffic impacts.
  • The crash remains under investigation by Illinois State Police, with no additional details released on contributing factors.