A fatal crash occurred late Saturday on the westbound lanes of Interstate 88 in DuPage County, Illinois, authorities reported. According to the Illinois State Police, the incident took place shortly before 11 p.m. near Winfield Road. The initial driver slowed down to avoid a collision when their vehicle was struck from behind by another car. The driver who slowed down was pronounced dead at the scene. No additional injuries have been reported. The westbound lanes of I-88 remained closed until approximately 3:30 a.m. Sunday to allow for investigation and clearance of the crash site.
Crime
Driver Killed in Crash on I-88 in DuPage County
A fatal crash occurred late Saturday on westbound Interstate 88 near Winfield Road in DuPage County when a vehicle slowed to avoid a collision and was struck from behind. The driver who slowed down died at the scene, leading to lane closures until early Sunday morning for investigation and cleanup.
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