DUPO, Ill. – A pedestrian was killed in a crash Wednesday morning near Dupo, Illinois, according to Illinois State Police. The crash happened just after 10 a.m. Wednesday in the southbound lanes of Interstate 255. It happened around milepost 6 in Monroe County.

The semi driver, who saw the Cadillac heading his direction head-on, reportedly tried to avoid the crash by moving as far right on the shoulder as possible. Deputies say the Cadillac crossed into the semi’s lane and struck the driver’s side wheels on the trailer.