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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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12-year-old dead after single-vehicle crash on the Stevenson Expressway

A 12-year-old child died in a single-vehicle crash Jan. 1, 2023 on Interstate 55. (Sun-Times file)

A 12-year-old child died after a single-vehicle crash early Sunday on the Stevenson Expressway, according to Illinois State Police.

State troopers responded to a rollover crash about 3:15 a.m. Sunday in the northbound lanes of the Stevenson at Harlem Avenue, officials said.

The child was ejected from the vehicle and was taken to an area hospital, where they were pronounced dead, state police said.

It was unclear what caused the vehicle to lose control, authorities said.

All northbound lanes were closed for several hours for investigation, state police said.

No further information was immediately available.

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