Driver killed after large object crashes through windshield on Dan Ryan Expressway

The Brief
A driver was killed Monday morning after a large object went through their windshield on the outbound Dan Ryan Expressway near 31st Street, Illinois State Police said.
All outbound express lanes were closed for hours as traffic was diverted into local lanes during the investigation.
CHICAGO – A driver was killed when a large object went through the windshield of their vehicle Monday morning on the Dan Ryan Expressway.

What we know:
The crash blocked all outbound express lanes Monday ahead of the morning commute.

Illinois State Police said the crash happened around 5:10 a.m. when a large object went through the windshield of a vehicle traveling southbound on I-94 near 29th Street, striking the driver.

The victim was taken to a hospital, where they were later pronounced dead.

All outbound express lanes between the Stevenson Expressway and 31st Street were closed for several hours as authorities investigated. Traffic was diverted into local lanes, and it was not immediately clear when the express lanes would reopen.

What we don’t know:
The Cook County medical examiner’s office has not yet released the name of the driver who died.

No details have been given on the object involved in the crash.

This story is developing. Check back for updates.