New details reveal cause of explosion that shut down I-290 for hours – NBC Chicago
Summary
Car Crash Westchester Illinois in Westchester, Illinois: A commercial-grade firework ignited inside the driver compartment of an SUV, killing 47‐year‐old Jorge Vaca and causing an explosion on the Eisenhower Expressway near Mannheim Road. The blast blew out the vehicle’s windows and forced the highway to close for more than eight hours while bomb squads investigated. No other injuries were reported.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jorge Vaca | Driver | Fatal |
Original reporting
New details reveal cause of explosion that shut down I-290 for hours – NBC Chicago