I-85 in DeKalb reopens after tanker crash kills 1, injures others

Published
May 10, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
DeKalb, Illinois
I-85
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Incident type
Semi truck, Crash

Summary

Semi Truck Crash Dekalb Illinois in DeKalb, Illinois: All lanes are now open following a fiery crash on I-85 in DeKalb County early Sunday morning that claimed the life of one person and injured several others. DeKalb Fire crews were dispatched around 2 am to I-85 northbound near Shallowford Rd. Upon arrival, they found multiple vehicles involved in a wreck. One of the vehicles was a tanker truck that caught fire. The deceased's identity and the conditions of the surviving victims are under investigation. DeKalb Fire crews worked to ensure safety and coordinate with local authorities to manage the aftermath.

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I-85 in DeKalb reopens after tanker crash kills 1, injures others | 11alive.com

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