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Fatal Crash On I-90 At Arlington Heights Road

One man dies, other people injured in crash with five vehicles

A fatal accident on Interstate 90 Tuesday morning near Arlington Heights Road left one man dead, and at least three other people injured.

The accident, which happened at 9:13 a.m. in the eastbound lanes, involved four cars and one box truck.

Illinois State Trooper Michelle Kistulinec said the deceased was a male, but had no other information on any of the injured.

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Emergency personnel from the Arlington Heights, Elk Grove, Elk Grove Township and Rolling Meadows fire departments were on the scene and transported the injured to Northwest Community Hospital and Alexian Brothers Medical Center.

Some lanes on I-90 were closed for several hours, and reopened at close to 2 p.m.

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The investigation is ongoing.

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