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Driver killed in Evanston rollover crash near Northwestern campus, police say
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Key Points:
- A 56-year-old Evanston man died in a rollover crash involving an SUV near Northwestern University on Friday night, according to Evanston police.
- The incident occurred just before 6:30 p.m. at Simpson Street and Sherman Avenue, where first responders found the vehicle on its side.
- The driver was taken to a local hospital and pronounced dead; the cause of the crash remains unclear.
- Authorities stated the crash appeared unrelated to the Northwestern football game or related event traffic.
- Sherman Avenue was closed for several hours as emergency personnel and investigators, including the Major Crash Assistance Team, worked at the scene.
