An 11-year-old boy was killed and five other people were injured following a devastating rollover crash on Interstate 290 in Chicago’s western suburbs, according to Illinois State Police officials. The deadly collision occurred Sunday morning near 25th Street in the Bellwood and Maywood area, prompting a major emergency response and the shutdown of westbound lanes for several hours.

Authorities identified the child who lost his life as 11-year-old Iker Paredes of Chicago. Officials said he was pronounced dead at the scene following the violent crash. Five additional individuals involved in the collision were transported to nearby hospitals with injuries, though their conditions have not been publicly released.

According to preliminary information from state police, troopers responded to the crash shortly before 11:15 a.m. on westbound I-290 at 25th Street. Reports indicate the incident involved multiple vehicles and resulted in at least one rollover, leaving debris scattered across the expressway and forcing emergency crews to close all westbound lanes while investigators examined the scene.

Traffic in the area was heavily impacted throughout the afternoon as authorities diverted vehicles onto nearby roads, including 17th Avenue, while cleanup and crash reconstruction efforts continued. The roadway eventually reopened several hours later after investigators completed their on-scene work.

Officials have not yet released details regarding what caused the crash, and investigators continue working to determine the events leading up to the collision. No information about possible citations or charges has been announced at this stage.

The tragic death of Iker Paredes has left many throughout the Chicago area mourning a young life lost far too soon. The crash also served as another grim reminder of the dangers present on one of the region’s busiest expressways, where multiple serious incidents were reported the same day.