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WHAT:
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Fatal Crash
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WHERE:
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I-57 Northbound at Milepost 313 (Kankakee County)
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WHEN:
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Thursday, June 21, 2018, 1:06 p.m.
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VEHICLE:
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Unit One 2015 Mitsubishi Hatchback
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Unit Two: 2012 Kenworth Truck Tractor Semi-Trailer
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DRIVER:
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Unit One: Jamie Corsaro, 42, Peotone
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Unit Two: Edward E. Hesterberg Sr., 77, Gifford
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PRELIMINARY: Preliminary investigation has indicated the Mitsubishi was traveling
northbound on I-57 at milepost 313 in the left lane. The Semi was traveling at the same location in the right lane. The driver of the Mitsubishi lost control of the vehicle and struck the right guard rail. The Mitsubishi then re-entered the roadway and crossed both northbound lanes striking the left guard rail. The Mitsubishi then re-entered the roadway again, into the path of the Semi. The Semi struck the Mitsubishi. The driver of the Mitsubishi was transported to St. Mary’s Hospital where she was pronounced deceased.
