Peotone, IL – A deadly two-vehicle crash involving a passenger car and a tractor-trailer shut down a key roadway near Peotone early Tuesday morning, prompting an ongoing investigation and traffic closures in southern Will County.
According to the Will County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred at approximately 5:54 a.m. Tuesday near the intersection of 104th Avenue and Wilmington–Peotone Road. Authorities said a car and a tractor-trailer were involved in the collision. One person was pronounced dead at the scene.
The identity of the victim has not yet been released and will be provided by the Will County Coroner’s Office once next-of-kin notifications are completed.
As of Tuesday morning, Wilmington–Peotone Road remained shut down from Center Road to Route 45 while deputies and crash reconstruction teams worked the scene. Drivers were urged to seek alternate routes and expect delays in the area.
The Manhattan Fire Protection District and the Will County Emergency Management Agency assisted at the scene, according to officials. No additional injuries were immediately reported, and authorities have not released further details about the circumstances leading up to the crash.
The Sheriff’s Office also warned motorists to use caution while traveling Tuesday due to drifting snow and potentially slick road conditions, which may have contributed to hazardous driving conditions in rural areas.
Officials said the investigation remains ongoing, and additional updates are expected later today as more information becomes available.
Residents who regularly travel Wilmington–Peotone Road are advised to monitor local traffic alerts and allow extra time for their morning and afternoon commutes.
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