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3 killed in wrong-way crash on I-88 in Chicago suburbs, ISP says

By Alex Ortiz
Published  May 10, 2026 7:47am CDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • Three people were killed in a wrong-way crash on I-88 in suburban Aurora early Sunday morning.
    • A car traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes hit another car head-on, ISP said.
    • Police have not identified the victims of the crash.

AURORA, Ill. - Three people were killed in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 88 in the far western suburbs early Sunday morning.

What we know:

Two cars were involved in the crash in the westbound lanes of I-88 in Aurora around 4 a.m., according to the Illinois State Police.

A car was driving eastbound in the westbound lanes when it hit a second car head-on. 

Three people had life-threatening injuries and died, ISP said.

All lanes of traffic were closed around 4:16 a.m. near the crash site and all westbound lanes remained closed for the investigation.

What we don't know:

Authorities have not identified the victims in the crash.

It's unclear when the lanes will reopen.

The Source

  • The information in this story was provided by the Illinois State Police.

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