Fatal crash on I-39 claims life of 23-year-old Rockford woman

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A 23-year-old woman has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash with a semi on I-39 on Thursday night.

According to the Winnebago County Coroner’s Office, Taylor Rockwell was driving southbound on I-39 around 8:25 p.m. when she lost control of her vehicle, crossed into the northbound lanes, and was struck by the semi truck.

Illinois State Police and Cherry Valley Fire were the first responders on the scene. Rockwell was transported to a local hospital but was pronounced dead at 11:35 p.m…

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