Driver killed in Des Plaines crash
Posted January 27, 2024 12:06 pm
A Des Plaines car crash that left a driver dead Friday night remained under investigation Saturday, police said.
A 58-year-old man whose name wasn’t released by police was killed.
The two-vehicle collision occurred about 8:25 p.m. at Algonquin and Wolf roads.
A 2008 Nissan Rogue headed east on Algonquin Road hit the rear of a 2005 Chevrolet Express van that was stopped at a red light, police said.
The driver of the Nissan couldn’t be saved despite efforts by Des Plaines firefighters, authorities said.
The van’s 54-year-old driver wasn’t hurt, police said.
The drivers were the only occupants of both vehicles.
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