1 tollway worker killed, 2 injured after being struck by car while fixing potholes on I-294 in Des Plaines
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ABC7 Chicago Digital Team
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Summary
A fatal crash on I-294 in Des Plaines, Illinois, resulted in the death of one tollway worker and injuries to two others. The workers were repairing potholes on the southbound lanes near Devon Avenue when they were struck by a car on Saturday morning. All three were taken to hospitals, where one died. The incident led to a temporary shutdown of all lanes at Golf Road. Illinois State Police are investigating.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThree workers were fixing potholes on the southbound lanes when they were struck by a car, ISP said.
All three were taken to area hospitals.
One of the workers died at the hospital, ISP said.
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