Watch CBS News

State Police: Motorist Dead After Joliet Crash

JOLIET, Ill. (STMW) -- A motorist is dead after a crash Saturday in southwest suburban Joliet, state police said.

A Mercury Sable was traveling west on Louis Road at Route 53 when the vehicle pulled in front of a Chevrolet Tahoe traveling north on Route 53 at Louis Road at 9:22 a.m., according to Illinois State Police Joliet District 5.

The front of the Tahoe struck the driver side of the Sable, ISP Joliet District 5 said.

The female driver of the Sable was pronounced dead at the scene, ISP Joliet District 5 said. The name of the victim was not immediately released.

The male driver of the Tahoe and three passengers inside Sable were hospitalized for injuries, ISP Joliet District 5 said.

State Police are investigating the crash.

(Source: Sun-Times Media Wire © Chicago Sun-Times 2013. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.