Illinois State Trooper Killed in On-Duty Crash

Illinois State Trooper Killed in On-Duty Crash
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois -- An Illinois State trooper was killed in a crash on Interstate 74 while on patrol Wednesday about 25 miles northwest of Champaign, authorities said.

Trooper Ryan Albin died five and a half hours after he was injured in the crash, said Illinois State Police Director Leo P. Schmitz.

The crash happened about 3:10 p.m. near Farmer City, which is between Bloomington and Champaign, Schmitz said. Albin, an 11-year veteran with Illinois State Police, died about 8:45 p.m.

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