Derek Hernandez Killed in Crash on Interstate 55 near Weber Road in Romeoville

Police said a commercial car and a passenger vehicle crashed in unclear circumstances.

Romeoville Car Accident
Derek Hernandez Dies After Car Accident on Interstate 55 near Weber Road

Romeoville, IL. – 22-year-old Derek R. Hernandez was killed after a deadly collision early Sunday morning near Romeoville, according to the Illinois State Police.

The deadly accident happened a while before 3:00 a.m. on September 7 on southbound Interstate 55 near Weber Road.

Police said a commercial car and a passenger vehicle crashed in unclear circumstances.

Two persons including Hernandez were rushed to a local hospital for treatment of injuries.  Hernandez was later declared dead at 4:00 a.m.

No additional information concerning this collision was provided.

An investigation is underway.

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