I-294 crash: One killed after semi truck hits stopped car
Illinois State Police say the driver of the semi was unable to stop and struck a Nissan in the rear.
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Illinois State Police say the driver of the semi was unable to stop and struck a Nissan in the rear.
The victim got into an argument with another driver who pulled out a gun and shot him multiple times, according to police.
Police say the driver was the only one inside the semi at the time and their injuries are non-life-threatening.
A 71-year-old man was pulled from the crash and later died.
The person was placed into custody and taken to Northwestern Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
Illinois State Police said four cars were traveling northbound when one of the cars struck a second vehicle which hit two others.
Preliminary reports say an SUV was stopped in eastbound traffic when a motorcycle traveling eastbound hit the car.
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