Crime & Safety
Driver Changing Tire Fatally Struck By Car On I-80, Witnesses Sought: Illinois State Police
The person was hit near Torrence Avenue in Lansing early Wednesday, state police said.
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.
Two lanes were shut down for several hours, state police said.
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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.
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