Pedestrian hit, killed by semi on Chicago tollway, state police say
CHICAGO (CBS) — One person was killed after a crash Wednesday morning on the Tri-State Tollway by the Hinsdale Oasis.
Illinois State Police said just before 4:30 a.m., troopers responded to I-294 southbound at milepost 25 for a two-vehicle crash.
A passenger vehicle was disabled in the third lane of traffic and was struck by a truck tractor semi-trailer. A pedestrian outside of the disabled vehicle was also struck and died at the scene.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the pedestrian as 46-year-old Robin D. Brown of South Bend, Indiana.
The crash has left traffic backed up for miles. Commuters were advised to take alternate routes.
No additional was immediately available.
