MADISON COUNTY - Illinois State Police Troop 8 responded to a fatal traffic crash early Monday morning, Oct. 28, 2024, on Interstate 55 northbound near milepost 3. The incident occurred at approximately 4:31 a.m. on October 28, 2024.
ISP said preliminary reports indicate that the crash involved two vehicles, resulting in one person being pronounced deceased at the scene.
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In response to the accident, authorities closed the northbound lanes of I-55 and diverted traffic to I-64 eastbound. The roadway was reopened around 8:30 a.m.
As of now, no further information has been released regarding the circumstances of the crash or the identity of the deceased. The investigation is ongoing.
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