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.