Driver Changing Tire Fatally Struck By Car On I-80, Witnesses Sought: Illinois State Police

LANSING, IL — A pedestrian attempting to change a tire was fatally struck along I-80 early Wednesday morning, Illinois State Police said.

State police were called around 5:30 a.m. to I-80 Westbound at Torrence Avenue for a report of a pedestrian struck. The person was pronounced dead. Their identity has not yet been released.

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Two lanes were shut down for several hours, state police said.

Anyone with information regarding the crash or who may have dashcam video of the crash, is asked to contact the Illinois State Police Zone 1 at (847) 294-4400 or email at ISP.CrimeTips@Illinois.gov. Witnesses can remain anonymous.