Driver ejected from car after striking semi truck on Dan Ryan Expressway

CHICAGO - A driver was ejected from a passenger vehicle after rear-ending a semi truck on the outbound Dan Ryan Expressway early Friday.

Illinois State police say the crash occurred at 1:15 a.m. near Taylor Street in Little Italy.

The striking car then collided with a concrete median before coming to a halt. 

The driver was completely ejected from the vehicle and the passenger was partially ejected. Both were transported to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries.

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The driver of the commercial semi reported no injuries on scene. 

The roadway was closed during the crash investigation and was opened to traffic around 7 a.m.