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    Motorcyclist killed in I-55 crash involving semi truck

    By Megan Mueller,

    4 days ago

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    EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – Interstate 55 southbound is closed in East St. Louis after a fatal accident occurred Wednesday afternoon.

    Just after 12:15 p.m., the Illinois State Police arrived at the scene on southbound I-55, just north of Illinois Route 3.

    The crash involved a motorcyclist and a truck tractor semi-trailer, police stated. The motorcycle driver has been pronounced dead.

    The interstate will remain closed as police investigate the scene.

    This is a developing story. More will be posted as it comes into the FOX 2 newsroom.

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