A person died on Wednesday morning after being struck on I-80/I-94 in southwest suburban Lansing. The incident involved a pedestrian who was changing a tire, according to the Illinois State Police. The crash occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. on westbound I-80 near Torrence Avenue.
Troopers dispatched to the scene reported that preliminary findings suggest the victim was hit while attempting to change a tire. This unfortunate incident led to the closure of two lanes as the investigation proceeded.
The Illinois State Police encourages anyone with dashcam footage of the crash to reach out. Witnesses and individuals with relevant footage can contact ISP Zone 1 at (847) 294-4400 or send an email to [email protected]. Anonymous tips are accepted.