Jianzhong Tan Obituary, Death Cause – A 60-year-old man from Chicago lost his life in a single-vehicle accident that occurred Wednesday morning on Interstate 94 in Northbrook, Illinois. The Lake County Coroner’s Office confirmed that the victim, identified as Jianzhong Tan, died from blunt force injuries sustained during the crash. The incident happened in a construction zone on I-94, just north of Dundee Road, around 10:42 a.m.
Illinois State Police and the Northbrook Fire Department responded to reports of a serious crash involving multiple injuries. When they arrived at the scene, they found a heavily damaged Toyota Sienna minivan. Jianzhong Tan was a passenger in the vehicle.
Tan was quickly transported by emergency crews to Endeavor Health Highland Park Hospital. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Officials say the crash occurred in an active construction zone, though the exact cause has not yet been determined. The Illinois State Police are still investigating the incident to figure out what led to the vehicle crashing.
The crash did not involve any other vehicles, and no further information about the driver or other possible injuries has been released at this time. Authorities have not said whether speeding, distraction, or any other factors played a role in the crash.
As the investigation continues, officials are urging drivers to use caution in construction zones, where lane changes, reduced speeds, and unexpected obstacles can contribute to accidents.
No additional details about Tan or the circumstances of the crash have been released by authorities.
