Woman killed in head-on crash with semi-trailer truck in Mundelein
A 24-year-old woman driving an Acura sedan in the southbound lanes of Route 45 crossed the center median and crashed into a semi-trailer truck in the northbound lanes.
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A 24-year-old woman driving an Acura sedan in the southbound lanes of Route 45 crossed the center median and crashed into a semi-trailer truck in the northbound lanes.
Lynwood-based Ray & Wally's Towing said the heavy-duty wrecker was operated by one of its drivers, who died at the scene.
Illinois State Police said a truck driver lost control of his rig on Illinois Route 17 near Bull Creek Road, and hit another semi head-on.
A city spokesperson said it appeared the truck driver lost control of his vehicle while headed east on 147th Street while trying to make a turn at Winchester Avenue.
A semi hit three IDOT maintenance trucks on the inbound Bishop Ford near 130th Street.
Investigators do not yet know if Frederick Felder died as a result of the crash, or suffered a medical problem that caused the crash.
The driver was charged with drunken driving and being in possession of a controlled substance.
The crash has caused a hazardous materials response, and drivers who normally use I-94 are advised to seek alternate routes.
The right southbound lane of I-55 was closed near U.S. Route 52 as police investigate.
The rig caught fire, but the driver got out and was not hurt.
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"It was also discovered there was an issue with the communication to the 911 Center," police said.
Police said, shortly after 11 a.m., a 26-year-old man was standing in the 4700 block of South Evans Avenue, when three men ran up and shot him multiple times.
A group of four to five people broke into at least 15 vehicles in the Norwood Park and O'Hare neighborhoods
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Chicago police said the man was found dead from a gunshot wound to the head.
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