Kristi L. Swopes, 38, killed in hit-and-run collision on Bishop Ford Freeway in Dolton, Illinois

1 killed in crash on Bishop Ford Freeway in Dolton(link is external)
Two cars crashed on the freeway near 157th Street in Dolton at about 4:25 a.m., police said.
1 Dead in Hit-and-Run on Bishop Ford(link is external)
The driver of one of the cars involved began to exit their car in the left lane, authorities said. As the driver exited, a third car did not see the accident and struck the rear of the vehicle, according to police.

WOMAN FATALLY STRUCK BY SEMI IN BISHOP FORD HIT-AND-RUN CRASH(link is external)
Police are still searching for the semi driver. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information on the semi involved should call Illinois State Police at 847-294-4400.
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