On Friday, March 1, 2025, a fatal accident occurred on the Bishop Ford Freeway in Illinois, prompting an investigation by authorities. At approximately 5:50 a.m., a white GMC SUV traveling southbound on I-94 near 115th Street struck the median barrier, causing the driver to be ejected from the vehicle. The driver, identified as 54-year-old Durinda Buchanan from Berwyn, Illinois, was pronounced dead at the scene. The initial cause of the crash remains under investigation.
This incident adds to a series of fatal accidents on the Bishop Ford Freeway in recent years. In August 2019, a multi-vehicle crash involving a semitrailer, a Chevrolet Impala, and a Jeep SUV resulted in two fatalities and three injuries. The semitrailer veered off the roadway and crashed into a concrete bridge support at Sibley Boulevard, igniting into flames and killing both occupants.
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Similarly, in July 2016, a woman lost her life in a single-vehicle crash on the southbound ramp of the Bishop Ford Freeway to eastbound I-80. Speed was considered a contributing factor in the accident.
These recurring incidents highlight the importance of adhering to traffic regulations and exercising caution while driving on the Bishop Ford Freeway. Authorities continue to investigate the causes of these accidents to improve safety measures and prevent future tragedies.
