1 dead in wrong-way Dan Ryan Expy. crash
<p>One person died and others were injured Friday evening when a wrong-way driver caused a five-vehicle crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway, Illinois State Police said. </p><p>A southbound driver entered the northbound express lanes of I-94 near 31st Street and crashed about three miles south near Garfield Boulevard around 5:50 p.m., the state police said in a statement.
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A driver went the wrong way on the Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago. The vehicle hit four other cars, causing a five‑vehicle crash. One person died and several others were hurt. Police closed northbound lanes and diverted traffic.
Why it matters
Wrong‑way crashes are rare but often deadly, reminding drivers to stay alert. The incident also caused delays on a major highway.
- Where did the crash happen?
- On the Dan Ryan Expressway near 31st Street, with a southbound driver entering the northbound lanes.
- How many people were hurt?
- Several people were injured, though the exact number was not given.
- What did police do after the crash?
- They diverted northbound traffic off at 67th Street.
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1 dead in wrong-way Dan Ryan Expy. crash
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