One dies in crash on Route 41 in Highland Park
An individual died early Sunday morning in a traffic crash on Route 41 in Highland Park, according to City officials.
A statement from the City says that when a motorist lost control of a car carrying three passengers, one individual was ejected and killed.
Further details on the accident and the deceased individual were not yet available.
The southbound lanes of Route 41 between Half Day Road and Park Avenue West reported were closed from approximately 4:30 a.m until 8 a.m.
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