Crime & Safety
Police Seek Leads In I-80 Hit-And-Run That Critically Injured Pedestrian: ISP
The person was struck while on the shoulder of I-80 eastbound near Maple Street in New Lenox.
NEW LENOX, IL — State police are seeking the public's help in finding a vehicle struck and critically injured a pedestrian on the shoulder of I-80.
State police were called just after 3 a.m. Nov. 1 to I-80 eastbound near Maple Street in New Lenox, for a report of a hit and run with injuries.
State police said that a two-car crash had happened just before a passenger exited one of the vehicles involved on the right shoulder to assess the damage. A passing vehicle then struck the passenger standing outside, state police said.
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The offending vehicle—described as a white, silver, or black sedan—fled the scene. The passenger who was struck was transported to an area hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries.
Anyone with information regarding the crash or who may have dashcam video of the crash, is asked to contact Illinois State Police Zone 1 at (847) 294-4400 or email ISP.CrimeTips@Illinois.gov.
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