Jackine L. Austin dies in fatal CHICAGO car crash
Fatal CHICAGO car crash death of Jackine L. Austin
Emergency responders arrived on the scene shortly after 5:10 a.m. on Monday, finding a vehicle crashed within the southbound lanes of the Dan Ryan expressway. Law enforcement immediately began investigating the incident, aided by aerial footage captured by Chopper 7, which provided real-time coverage of the situation near the 29th Street interchange. The involved vehicle, a gray GMC Yukon, displayed significant damage to its front windshield, which investigators confirmed contained a substantial hole close to the driver’s seating position. Occupant protection systems, including the vehicle’s airbags, activated during the crash.
Preliminary findings from the Illinois State Police suggest the collision was preceded by a projectile originating from a nearby semi-trailer carrying an intermodal container. According to their assessment, a substantial piece of metallic debris penetrated the windshield before the subsequent impact occurred, ultimately leading to the fatality. Medical examiners have officially identified the deceased driver as Jackine L. Austin. Tragically, Austin succumbed to his injuries at a regional medical facility following the incident. The ongoing investigation is actively seeking statements from witnesses and anyone who might possess potential video evidence captured from various angles during the crash sequence. Law enforcement encourages the public to contact the Illinois State Police at 847-608-3200 to report any relevant information.
