Traffic & Transit
1 Dead After Early-Morning Crash In Frankfort: Cops
A 20-year-old from Joliet was pronounced dead after the crash, police said.
FRANKFORT, IL — A 20-year-old from Joliet died Wednesday after a crash in Frankfort, police said in a news release.
Route 30 had closures in both directions on Wednesday morning after the crash.
Frankfort Police said officers were called to the 8400 block of Route 30 at 3:18 a.m. Wednesday for a two-vehicle traffic collision.
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Officers found both vehicles in the eastbound lanes of Route 30, and both vehicles had significant damage from the crash, with one vehicle catching fire, according to police.
Both drivers were found at the scene, and each had serious injuries, police said. There were no other occupants to either vehicle.
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First responders immediately gave aid to both drivers, police said. A 54-year-old from Lockport was taken to a local hospital to receive treatment.
A 20-year-old from Joliet was taken to the hospital, where they were later pronounced dead, police said.
The Lincoln-Way Area Crash Team was activated to assist the investigation.
Police said the investigation remains ongoing.
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