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Evanston Woman Killed in Icy Grand Avenue Crash Near I-94 in Gurnee

Police cite a lane change on ice that sent an SUV across the median, with the investigation ongoing.

Overview

  • Officers responded just before 8:55 p.m. Sunday to a multi-vehicle crash on Grand Avenue near I-94 in Gurnee.
  • Investigators say a westbound 2004 Chevrolet Suburban struck a patch of ice during a lane change, crossed the center median, and hit an eastbound 2007 Ford Focus.
  • The 29-year-old Evanston woman driving the Ford Focus was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • A 29-year-old Waukegan woman driving the Suburban and her 5-year-old son and 8-month-old daughter were hospitalized with injuries, and their conditions were not released.
  • The crash occurred during a Winter Weather Advisory for Lake County, and Grand Avenue was closed for hours as the Major Crash Assistance Team assisted Gurnee police.