Chicago, Illinois – Keith Mitchell, a 29-year-old resident of Chicago, tragically died in a car accident on the Eisenhower Expressway in the early hours of Monday, September 16, 2024. The fatal collision occurred on the eastbound ramp of Interstate 290 leading to Cicero Avenue around 2:20 a.m., according to Illinois State Police.
Police reports confirm that Mitchell was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene. The ramp was temporarily closed as authorities conducted their investigation, but it has since been reopened. Additional details on the accident or the conditions of others involved have not been released, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Mitchell’s sudden death has left his friends and loved ones in shock, with many sharing their thoughts and grief on social media.
Shirlita Matthews posted on Facebook, "Keith Poola Mitchell get your rest god would handle the rest."
Taebabi Williams commented, "It don’t matter if he was drunk, you just can’t speak on people’s situation… you being very disrespectful towards his family and friends."
Jazzmen Roberts also shared a reaction, asking, "Why repost it?"
As the investigation continues, the community mourns the loss of Keith Mitchell, remembering him in their prayers.