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Driver Killed in I-80 Construction Zone Crash

Interstate Highway 80 E & S Chicago St

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Summary

  • A driver died after their vehicle struck a concrete barrier in a construction zone on eastbound I-80 in Joliet, Illinois. The crash, which occurred shortly after 2:30 p.m., led to the closure of all eastbound lanes at Larkin Avenue for investigation. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Timeline

Authorities confirmed the closure affected traffic through the construction area while investigators documented the scene. No further details about what led to the crash are currently available.

The driver later died at the hospital. Their identity has not been released. At 3:45 p.m., all eastbound lanes at Larkin Avenue were closed for investigation. The cause of the crash remains unclear.

Shortly after 2:30 p.m., authorities responded to a crash on eastbound I-80 at Chicago Street. A vehicle had struck a concrete barrier in a construction zone. The driver was immediately taken to a hospital.

Incident reported at Interstate Highway 80 E & S Chicago St.

Authorities confirmed the closure affected traffic through the construction area while investigators documented the scene. No further details about what led to the crash are currently available.

The driver later died at the hospital. Their identity has not been released. At 3:45 p.m., all eastbound lanes at Larkin Avenue were closed for investigation. The cause of the crash remains unclear.

Shortly after 2:30 p.m., authorities responded to a crash on eastbound I-80 at Chicago Street. A vehicle had struck a concrete barrier in a construction zone. The driver was immediately taken to a hospital.

Incident reported at Interstate Highway 80 E & S Chicago St.

Authorities confirmed the closure affected traffic through the construction area while investigators documented the scene. No further details about what led to the crash are currently available.

The driver later died at the hospital. Their identity has not been released. At 3:45 p.m., all eastbound lanes at Larkin Avenue were closed for investigation. The cause of the crash remains unclear.

Shortly after 2:30 p.m., authorities responded to a crash on eastbound I-80 at Chicago Street. A vehicle had struck a concrete barrier in a construction zone. The driver was immediately taken to a hospital.

Incident reported at Interstate Highway 80 E & S Chicago St.

Authorities confirmed the closure affected traffic through the construction area while investigators documented the scene. No further details about what led to the crash are currently available.

The driver later died at the hospital. Their identity has not been released. At 3:45 p.m., all eastbound lanes at Larkin Avenue were closed for investigation. The cause of the crash remains unclear.

Shortly after 2:30 p.m., authorities responded to a crash on eastbound I-80 at Chicago Street. A vehicle had struck a concrete barrier in a construction zone. The driver was immediately taken to a hospital.

Incident reported at Interstate Highway 80 E & S Chicago St.

Authorities confirmed the closure affected traffic through the construction area while investigators documented the scene. No further details about what led to the crash are currently available.

The driver later died at the hospital. Their identity has not been released. At 3:45 p.m., all eastbound lanes at Larkin Avenue were closed for investigation. The cause of the crash remains unclear.

Shortly after 2:30 p.m., authorities responded to a crash on eastbound I-80 at Chicago Street. A vehicle had struck a concrete barrier in a construction zone. The driver was immediately taken to a hospital.

Incident reported at Interstate Highway 80 E & S Chicago St.

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Comments4

yorkvilleUser2135982002Apr 6 at 6:18 PM

Praying for her and her family

FJ_BruiserApr 6 at 5:31 PM

Just happened hours ago why is it being reported out here now?

jolietUser1998873019Apr 6 at 5:26 PM

May she rest in peace

chiwis98Apr 6 at 5:21 PM

No wonder traffic was up the ass

yorkvilleUser2135982002Apr 6 at 6:18 PM

Praying for her and her family

FJ_BruiserApr 6 at 5:31 PM

Just happened hours ago why is it being reported out here now?

jolietUser1998873019Apr 6 at 5:26 PM

May she rest in peace

chiwis98Apr 6 at 5:21 PM

No wonder traffic was up the ass

yorkvilleUser2135982002Apr 6 at 6:18 PM

Praying for her and her family

FJ_BruiserApr 6 at 5:31 PM

Just happened hours ago why is it being reported out here now?

jolietUser1998873019Apr 6 at 5:26 PM

May she rest in peace

chiwis98Apr 6 at 5:21 PM

No wonder traffic was up the ass

yorkvilleUser2135982002Apr 6 at 6:18 PM

Praying for her and her family

FJ_BruiserApr 6 at 5:31 PM

Just happened hours ago why is it being reported out here now?

jolietUser1998873019Apr 6 at 5:26 PM

May she rest in peace

chiwis98Apr 6 at 5:21 PM

No wonder traffic was up the ass

yorkvilleUser2135982002Apr 6 at 6:18 PM

Praying for her and her family

FJ_BruiserApr 6 at 5:31 PM

Just happened hours ago why is it being reported out here now?

jolietUser1998873019Apr 6 at 5:26 PM

May she rest in peace

chiwis98Apr 6 at 5:21 PM

No wonder traffic was up the ass

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