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By Blake Haas
MCLEAN COUNTY – A Lexington woman is dead after being hit by a semi-truck tractor on Interstate 55 Sunday.
According to a news release, Wendy Haase, 46, of Lexington, attempted to cross the roadway and was struck by a semi-truck tractor.
Illinois State Police report David Hendrix, 31 of Stevensville, Montana, was driving northbound on I-55 near mile marker 173 in the right lane.
Police say around 4:38, Haase attempted to cross the roadway and was struck by the semi while outside her vehicle.
Haase was transported to a local area hospital, where she later died from her injuries.
Hendrix was uninjured in the crash.
Police say the investigation is ongoing, and charges are pending.
Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].