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On-Duty Illinois State Trooper Killed In I-74 Crash

Illinois State Police

Authorities say an Illinois State Police trooper has died and his canine partner was injured following a crash involving a semi-truck along Interstate 74. 

State police say Ryan Albin died after being injured in the Wednesday afternoon crash near Farmer City in central Illinois.

Police say Albin's canine partner Biko was in the rear of his police vehicle and had minor injuries.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.