The westbound lanes on I-88 near Route 53 in DuPage County were closed Tuesday morning with traffic being diverted to I-355 as police investigate a fatal crash near Lisle, Illinois State Police said.
Troopers are handling a fatal crash on I-88 westbound at IL Route 53 near Lisle.
All westbound lanes are shut down and traffic is being diverted to I-355.
Please avoid the area, seek an alternate route. pic.twitter.com/pGmTm2vLEc
— Illinois State Police Troop 3 (@ILStatePoliceT3) May 20, 2025
The accident involving two passenger vehicles occurred around 4:50 a.m., police said. One person was pronounced dead at the scene and another was transported to an area hospital with injuries.
As of 7:30 a.m., the lanes were still closed. The accident is still under investigation and police are asking drivers to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.
Check back for updates.