Fatal Crash in Frankfort Wednesday

Frankfort Police report one person from Joliet is dead after two cars collided on Lincoln Highway early Wednesday morning. According to a press release, officers were called to the wreck in the 8400 Block of Lincoln Highway just before 3:30 Wednesday morning. When first responders arrived, they found both vehicles in the eastbound lanes with significant damage, one caught fire. The two people involved in the crash, a 54 year-old from Lockport and a 20-year-old from Joliet were both taken to the hospital with injuries. The 20-year-old was later pronounced deceased. Their identity has not yet been released. Cause of the crash is under investigation.