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Driver killed, passenger critically injured in Kennedy Expressway crash at Addison Street

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CHICAGO (CBS) – A driver is killed and a passenger is in critical condition following a crash on the Kennedy Expressway early Thursday morning.

Illinois State Police said around 2:09 a.m., District Chicago troopers responded to a single-car crash in the southbound lanes of Interstate 90/94 at Addison Street.

Initial reports say, for unknown reasons, the car rolled over and caught fire.

The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger was taken to an area hospital where they were revived and is listed in critical condition. 

All southbound lanes were shut down for investigation and were reopened around 3:35 a.m.

No further information was immediately available. 

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