An 8-year-old has died following a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 74 Wednesday night.
The crash happened at around 9:54 p.m. in the westbound lane between Bloomington and Downs, according to the Illinois State Police. A SUV reportedly crossed the center median and hit a delivery van and semi tractor-trailer.
The drivers of the SUV and delivery van were transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. The 8-year-old boy, who was a passenger in the SUV, was taken to an area hospital and pronounced dead.
Family members have arranged a Go Fund Me to support funeral expenses for the boy who died.
The driver of the semi tractor-trailer reported no injuries. The crash is under investigation.