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Two Chicago Residents Identified After Fatal I-88 Crash in North Aurora

Investigators report preliminary autopsy results show deaths from multiple traumatic injuries consistent with a crash.

Overview

  • The Kane County coroner identified the victims as Diego Nava Torres, 32, and Samantha Ortiz, 33, both of Chicago.
  • The crash occurred around 8:10 p.m. Saturday on westbound I-88 near Mitchell Road in North Aurora.
  • Illinois State Police said both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
  • The coroner reported it was a single-vehicle incident, while earlier police information indicated two vehicles were involved.
  • The victims were taken to the county morgue where toxicology samples were collected, lanes that were closed have reopened, and the coroner and state police are continuing the investigation.