Sunday Dan Ryan crash leaves 1 dead, closes roadway for hours

Dan Ryan Expressway Sunday Dan Ryan crash leaves 1 dead, closes roadway for hours A fatal crash closed lanes on the Dan Ryan Expressway for several hours Sunday morning By NBC Chicago Staff • Published November 8, 2026 • Updated on November 8, 2026 at 11:36 am A two-vehicle crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway left one person dead and closed the roadway for several hours Sunday morning. According to Illinois State Police, troopers were called to the inbound side of the Dan Ryan at approximately 3:11 a.m. for reports of a two-vehicle crash. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. WATCH HERE Responding troopers pronounced one of the drivers dead at the scene, but an update was not immediately available on the condition of the other driver. All northbound lanes of the highway were closed for approximately four hours, with traffic diverted off at 43rd Street, according to state police. The roadway has since reopened, and an investigation is underway. This article tagged under: Dan Ryan Expressway