Man Killed in 3-Car Tollway Crash in Deerfield
Cesar Salas, 39, of Prairie View, was pronounced dead following a three-car crash on I-294 near Lake County Road in Deerfield.
A Vernon Township man was killed following a three-car collision at about 6:45 a.m. Sunday on I-294 near Lake Cook Road in Deerfield. Police are trying to determine what caused the death of Cesar Salas, 39, of Prairie View, who rear-ended a tow truck, reported the Daily Herald. Get local news in a daily email from Patch. It's like getting a free newspaper. Learn more. The tow truck driver reportedly exited his vehicle to speak to Salas when a taxi carrying two passengers struck Salas's car and spun out. The taxi then struck the tow truck driver who was standing in the road. He did not sustain life-threatening injuries, reported the Chicago Tribune, which has a photo of the taxi. It is unclear whether Salas suffered a medical issue or …
