Truck Accident: Chicago weather causes semi-driver to lose control, crash and damage on Dan Ryan Expressway in a strong wind warning

Chicago (WLS)-According to Illinois police, the wind caused a truck to fall off the Dan Ryan Highway overnight.

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Police said witnesses told them that the collision was related to the wind. A large gust pushed the truck out and pushed Dan Ryan’s outbound lane south into the wall. According to police, the wind caused the driver to lose control, hit a wall and fall into the streets below 27th Avenue and Wentworth Avenue. The driver is the only person on the truck and is expected to be okay.

The two lanes of Dan Ryan to the south were closed, but opened after a temporary bridge repair was installed.

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Truck Accident: Chicago weather causes semi-driver to lose control, crash and damage on Dan Ryan Expressway in a strong wind warning

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