Driver killed in I-290 crash

A semitrailer crashed into the back of a blue Buick, state police said. The driver of the Buick died from their injuries.

A shooting left two people hurt April 18, 2021, on Interstate 94.

A person was killed in a crash Aug. 3, 2020, on I-290.

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A person was killed in a crash Monday on I-290 in the western suburbs.

A 55-year-old man was westbound in a semitrailer about 6:54 a.m. on I-290 near North Avenue when he crashed into the back of a blue Buick, Illinois State Police said.

The driver of the Buick died from their injuries, state police said.

All lanes on I-290 were closed for the investigation but reopened at 12:01 p.m., state police said.

Illinois State Police are investigating.

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