3 people killed in collision involving semi trucks on I-80 near Ottawa, Illinois

Modified Date: 
Fri, 08/05/2016 - 4:21pm
Accident Date: 
Monday, August 1, 2016

2 Killed in Fiery Crash Involving Several Vehicles on I-80 Near Ottawa

The crash happened on the interstate near mile post 93 and involved three semi-trailers, a tire hauling truck, a straight truck and a passenger vehicle. 

At least two fatalities were confirmed in the crash, according to Illinois State Police. 

3 DEAD IN FIERY CRASH ON I-80 NEAR OTTAWA, ILL.

One of the vehicles involved faced a federal investigation in March that found three separate violations, the I-Team has learned.

There are two fatalities from within the passenger car and one fatality from one of the semi-trucks, police said.

Three of the four trucks involved in the crash were from Illinois, the I-Team has learned.

Interstate 80 crash leaves three dead

Two fatalities were within the passenger car, and a third fatality was in one of the semi-trucks.

Interstate 80 crash; 3 fatalities confirmed

A fully loaded gravel/rock hauler failed to reduce speed and began the crash sequence by striking a passenger vehicle — pinning it under a truck tractor semi-trailer directly in front of the passenger vehicle. Two occupants were killed in the passenger vehicle.

Three dead in fiery six vehicle crash on I-80

The victims are all from the Chicago area, and were 25, 26, and 34 years old.

 

 

Topics: 
Fire
People Involved: 
Donald Breckenridge
Roadway: 
Interstate 80
City: 
Ottawa, IL

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