Stacey McHale, 36, was pronounced dead at 12:22 a.m. at the scene, the Cook County medical examiner’s office said. An autopsy is scheduled for later Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Nobody else was injured. State police said it was unclear why McHale pulled over.<\/p>\n
Two southbound lanes were closed for about two hours after the crash, the master sergeant said.<\/p>\n
State police are questioning the truck driver, but indicated it does not appear drugs or alcohol are involved.<\/p>\n
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