Victims Identified as Bessie Johnson and Kalynda Jones in Fatal Eisenhower Expressway Crash
Two women have been identified as the victims of a deadly early-morning crash along the Eisenhower Expressway on Chicago’s West Side. The crash occurred around 3 a.m. Saturday in the eastbound lanes of I-290 near South Kostner Avenue in the West Garfield Park neighborhood, according to Illinois State Police.
Authorities confirmed that Bessie Johnson and Kalynda Jones tragically lost their lives in the collision. While details remain limited, investigators responded after receiving reports of a double fatal crash and temporarily closed the eastbound lanes as crews worked the scene.
Officials have not yet released information on how many vehicles were involved or what caused the crash. The Illinois State Police Crash Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate.
Family and friends of the victims have flooded social media with tributes, expressing heartbreak over the sudden loss of two beloved women. Posts remembering Bessie and Kalynda describe them as kind, devoted mothers and friends whose presence will be deeply missed.
Condolences continue to pour in for their loved ones as the community mourns this heartbreaking tragedy that unfolded on Halloween night in Chicago.
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