28-03-2025
73-year-old man killed in semi vs. SUV crash in rural Freeport
FREEPORT, Ill. (WTVO) — A 73-year-old man was killed Thursday after his SUV was hit by a semi at an intersection in rural Freeport.
The Stephenson County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene of the crash, at Lamm Road and Baileyville Road, around 3:02 p.m.
Police said the victim was piloting a 2019 Dodge Journey eastbound when he disregarded a stop sign and was hit by the oncoming semi, which was headed northbound on Baileyville Road.
The man, who lived in Orland Hills, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the semi was uninjured.
Authorities said the crash is under investigation by the Illinois State Police Traffic Reconstruction Unit. No charges have been announced.
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