Lexington woman killed on I-55 after being hit by semi

Posted on September 7, 2021
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Illinois State Police report the accident occurred on Sunday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)

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].

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