A tragic incident unfolded early Friday morning on Interstate 80 in Will County, resulting in the death of a pedestrian. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, a female standing outside her vehicle was struck by another vehicle just after 7:00 A.M. near Shorewood in the westbound lanes of I-80. The impact was fatal, and it prompted the closure of all westbound lanes on the interstate while authorities responded to the scene.
The disruption extended for hours, with traffic diverted onto the northbound lanes of Interstate 55 as officials investigated the site of the tragedy. Details surrounding the identity of the victim or the circumstances that led to her being outside of her vehicle in the event leading up to her death have not been provided.
Further information from ABC 7 Chicago reveals that the incident was part of a multi-vehicle crash on I-80, west of the interchange with Interstate 55. An initial collision involving a semi and a car was confirmed by Illinois State Police, who also noted that the crash involved multiple boats being towed which appeared in the wreckage. While police have been tight-lipped with details, there is no estimate for when the westbound lanes of I-80 will be reopened to the public.
