Lanes are closed in both directions on the Eisenhower Expressway between 25th Avenue and Mannheim Road in the western suburbs after a person was fatally struck following a multi-vehicle crash, according to Illinois State Police.
Officials said troopers responded shortly after 7 p.m. to a multi-vehicle crash on I-290 near 25th Avenue in the eastbound lanes.
According to police, a pedestrian from one of the vehicles involved exited their vehicle and crossed over the center median before being fatally struck in the westbound lanes.
Both eastbound and westbound lanes of I-290 between Mannheim Road and 25th Avenue have been closed as an investigation is underway.
There was no further information available.
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