One person dead in wrong-way crash on U.S. 150 in Danville
DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — One person is dead following a crash on U.S. Route 150 near Danville Friday morning.
The crash happened between Interstate 74 and Henning Road. Officials with the Illinois State Police said that at 1:30 a.m., a Chevrolet Equinox was driving the wrong way — going westbound in the eastbound lane — when it hit an eastbound vehicle head on.
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The driver of the eastbound vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the westbound vehicle was airlifted from the scene and was taken to an area hospital with injuries.
Route 150 was shut down in both directions for several hours after the crash, with traffic being diverted onto Henning Road and I-74. The road has since reopened, according to Danville Police.
The investigation into the crash is still open, and State Police said no further information could be provided.
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