Fatal crash on I-57 near Ashkum

A crash on I-57 near Ashkum Tuesday afternoon killed a 97-year-old woman from Memphis Tennessee. Illinois State Police say the crash happened about noon yesterday on the northbound side of the Interstate, forcing the closure of the northbound lanes for several hours. Iroquois County Coroner Bill Cheatum identifies the deceased as Mattie Robertson of Memphis. State Police say the interstate reopened about five last night. The cause of the crash is under investigation.