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IDOT truck rear-ended while slowing down for crash on I-57 in Chicago

By Jenna Carroll
Updated  December 27, 2024 7:20am CST
Chicago
FOX 32 Chicago

The Brief

    • An IDOT truck was rear-ended early Friday morning on I-57 southbound near Wentworth Avenue by a Chevrolet Malibu, but no injuries were reported.
    • The right two lanes of I-57 were temporarily blocked following the crash, and the investigation is ongoing.

CHICAGO - An Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) truck was rear-ended early Friday morning in a crash on Interstate 57, authorities said.

The incident happened around 4:19 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-57, just north of Wentworth Avenue.

According to Illinois State Police, troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash at the scene. Investigators determined that an IDOT truck, which was slowing down for an earlier crash, was struck from behind by a Chevrolet Malibu.

No injuries were reported, but the right two lanes of I-57 were temporarily closed.

No additional details were immediately available as the investigation continues.

The Source: FOX 32 Chicago obtained information about this crash from the Illinois State Police.

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