Woman Killed, Man Critically Injured In Elgin Crash

ELGIN, IL – A Elgin woman is dead and a Streamwood man is in critical condition following a three-vehicle crash in Elgin Tuesday evening, authorities said. The collision occurred at East Chicago Street and Poplar Creek Drive at about 6:29 p.m. A preliminary investigation shows a 2012 Volvo S60 crossed the centerline and collided head on with a 2013 Chevrolet Express van, according to an Elgin Police Department Facebook post.

The van then collided with a 2011 Kia Soul, police aid.

A passenger in the Volvo, a 41-year-old Elgin woman, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Volvo, a 41-year-old Streamwood man, was taken to Lutheran General Hospital in critical condition, according to authorities.

The driver of the Kia Soul was not injured.

The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information regarding the crash can call the Elgin Police Department at 847-289-2661.

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