Elmhurst police investigate fatal 2-vehicle crash

ELMHURST, Ill. - A woman is dead and three others, including two children, were seriously injured when two vehicles collided in Elmhurst early Wednesday morning.

Around 5:08 a.m., Elmhurst police and the fire department responded to St. Charles Road near Hill Avenue for a report of a serious traffic crash.

An investigation revealed a Chevrolet SUV was traveling eastbound on St. Charles Road when it drifted over the center line and collided with an Audi SUV that was heading westbound.

Police say a woman behind the wheel of the Chevrolet was extricated from the vehicle, but pronounced dead at the scene. Two children in the car — a 4-year-old boy and 2-year-old girl — were transported to Loyola University Medical Center with serious injuries.

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Additionally, a woman who was driving the Audi was taken to Elmhurst Hospital with serious injuries.

The identity of the deceased woman is currently being withheld until family is notified, police said.

The roadway was closed until about 11:30 a.m. while the investigation took place.

Anyone with information on the crash is urged to contact Elmhurst police at 630-530-3050.