Motorist fatally struck after car broke down on Tri-State Tollway

COOK COUNTY. - A driver was struck and killed after their car broke down on I-294 Friday morning in the northwest suburbs.

The motorist, whose age was unknown, pulled over into the right northbound lane of the Tri-State Tollway and was hit by a vehicle around 11:26 p.m. near Sanders Road, according to police.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver who struck the victim did not remain at the scene.

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Traffic was backed up during the Friday commute with only one lane open for several hours. All lanes were reopened by 7:25 p.m.

No further information was immediately available.

Illinois State Police are investigating.