Chicago, IL (February 23, 2025) – According to officers with the Chicago Police Department, a man was struck and killed after a crash on the Eisenhower Expressway (Interstate 290) on Thursday night, February 20.
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The man was struck and killed on I-290 just after 7:00 p.m. after a multi-vehicle crash near 25th Avenue in Broadview, Illinois State Police said. After several vehicles crashed while in the eastbound lanes of traffic, a pedestrian from one of the vehicle crossed over the center median and was fatally struck while in the westbound lanes, a new release from ISP confirmed. The victim was later identified as Kurt Rabanal.
Both east and westbound lanes of I-290 between 25th Street and Mannheim Road were closed for the investigation. The incident is still under inquiry, however. Witnesses were asked to contact the Chicago PD in the meantime.
We extend our deepest condolences to the deceased victim’s family members.
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