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May 8, 2009
Matteson man killed on Dan Ryan
James, Powell, 71, of Matteson was killed when the van he was driving hit the back of a semi-truck. Powell was trying to avoid another accident on the Dan Ryan, according to Illinois State Police.
Powell of 624 Hghland Rd., was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:25 am.
According to Police, a car headed southbound on the Dan Ryan hit the retaining wall and stopped in the center lanes around 4:00 a.m. just south of 79th st. To avoid hitting the car, the semi truck slammed on its brakes. Powell was unable to stop his minivan on time and hit the back of the semi-truck.
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