Kendall County Sheriff's Office and Illinois State Police both responded, and the roadway remained closed into the afternoon.
Lisbon, IL - October 20, 2026
A fatal collision involving a semi-truck on U.S. 52 in Kendall County kept the highway shut for several hours Tuesday afternoon, according to NBC 5 Chicago. One person was killed in the crash, which involved two vehicles.
Key Facts
- Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026, around 1:13 p.m.
- Location: U.S. 52 near Church Road, Lisbon Township, Kendall County, Illinois
- Type of crash: Two-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck
- Vehicles involved: A semi-truck and one other vehicle
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality
- Responding agencies: Kendall County Sheriff's Office; Illinois State Police
- Reported by: NBC 5 Chicago
Crash Overview
The Kendall County Sheriff's Office said a two-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck occurred around 1:13 p.m. Tuesday on U.S. 52 near Church Road in Lisbon Township. One person was killed. Authorities have not said who died, what vehicle that person was in, or what led to the crash.
Officers from the sheriff's office and Illinois State Police responded to the scene. In a social media post around 2 p.m., the sheriff's office said the roadway would stay closed while investigators worked and asked drivers to use other routes. According to ISP, the road was still closed as of 3:40 p.m. NBC 5 Chicago reported that no further details were immediately available.
People Involved
One person died in the crash. Authorities have not released that person's identity, age, or the vehicle they were in.
Investigation Status
The Kendall County Sheriff's Office and Illinois State Police responded, and investigators are working the scene. No cause or contributing factors have been reported.
Traffic Impact
U.S. 52 was closed for several hours on Tuesday afternoon and remained closed as of 3:40 p.m. The sheriff's office advised drivers to use alternate routes. No reopening time has been reported.