I-80/94 lanes blocked after deadly crash involving semi; heavy traffic, backups expected

The crash comes as heavy, wet snowflakes fall across portions of northwest Indiana, creating slick and slippery road conditions.

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A deadly crash in the westbound lanes of I-80/94 Borman Expressway on the Illinois side was leading to heavy traffic and delays for the Friday morning commute.

The crash comes as heavy, wet snowflakes fall across portions of northwest Indiana, creating slick and slippery road conditions.

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The two-vehicle crash occurred just before 3:30 a.m. on I-80 westbound in Lansing at the Illinois-Indiana state line, Illinois State Police said. As of 7 a.m., the crash was blocking the westbound lanes between Burnham and Torrence Avenues.

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According to ISP, the crash involved a truck-tractor semi-trailer and a passenger car. Two people were transported a nearby hospital with injuries, police said. One of them was later pronounced dead.

Three lanes were blocked as an investigation continued, with heavy traffic backups for about seven miles, NBC 5 traffic reporter Kye Martin said.

"The roadway is currently closed for an investigation and motorists should seek an alternate route," ISP said.

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Martin advised drivers to take the Indiana Toll Road to the Chicago Skyway or exit at Grant or Burr, and then take Ridge Road westbound.