Accident Reconstruction investigators are handling a fatal crash that happened at approximately 6:07 a.m. on January 15 on eastbound I-44 at Vandeventer.
A preliminary investigation revealed a Toyota Prius was struck from behind by a semi-truck. The impact caused the semi-truck to “jack-knife,” and the Toyota Prius was forced off I-44 and down onto Vandeventer.
The driver of the Prius, an unidentified female, was transported to a hospital where she died. The investigation remains ongoing.
Further updates, including the woman’s identity, will be provided once additional details are available.