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Fatal Crash on I-88 Halts Western Suburbs Commute

A two-vehicle collision near Route 53 in DuPage County left one dead, another injured, and caused major traffic disruptions during heavy rain.

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Overview

  • The crash occurred just before 5 a.m. on westbound I-88 near Route 53 in Lisle, involving two passenger vehicles.
  • One person was pronounced dead at the scene, and another was transported to a local hospital with injuries.
  • All westbound lanes of I-88 remain closed for investigation, with traffic diverted to I-355, causing significant delays.
  • Rainy conditions during the busy morning commute exacerbated backups, particularly for drivers heading to Naperville and Aurora.
  • Authorities have not released the identities of those involved or details about the cause of the crash, which remains under investigation.