1 Dead After Head-On Crash On Wilmington-Peotone Road: Sheriff

PEOTONE, IL — The driver of a minivan in a two-vehicle crash in Peotone Thursday died from her injuries, the Will County Sheriff's Office said.

The two-vehicle, head-on crash near the intersection of Wilmington-Peotone and Center roads involved a Dodge Grand Caravan minivan and a Chevy Spark, the sheriff's office said. Both female drivers were the sole occupants. Initial reports indicate that the Grand Caravan was traveling westbound on Wilmington-Peotone, when it crossed over the center line into oncoming traffic, striking the Spark that was traveling eastbound.

A helicopter was called to the scene, but did not transport patients. The driver of the minivan was transported by Manhattan Fire first responders to St. Mary's Hospital, where she later died, the sheriff's office said. Her identity has not been released.

The driver of the Spark was taken to Riverside Medical Center and later airlifted to a Chicago hospital, the sheriff's office said.

The crash closed a portion of Wilmington-Peotone Road for hours. The road reopened at 3 p.m.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing, the sheriff's office said.

It's the second fatal crash at or near the intersection of Wilmington-Peotone and Center roads this week. On Monday, a semi struck a car at the intersection, killing the driver of the car.