Traffic & Transit
Fiery I-80 Crash Near Richards Street: Dashcam Video
One person was seriously injured, police said.
JOLIET, IL - Illinois State Police announced around 8:15 a.m. Wednesday that one lane is now open on I-80 eastbound just east of Richard Street in Joliet. A crash had involved a motorcycle and a commercial motor vehicle, causing both vehicles to become engulfed in flames sometime before 7 a.m.
One serious injury was confirmed the victim was taken to the hospital, police said.
Video credit: Eric Nunez. Used by Patch with permission.
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