Illinois State trooper injured in I-290 crash near Addison, officials say

Sunday, January 14, 2024
ADDISON, Ill. (WLS) -- An Illinois State trooper was hospitalized Sunday morning following a crash.

It happened just after 4:30 a.m. on westbound I-290 near Mill Road in Addison, officials said.
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State police said the trooper was attempting to block a lane following another crash when a Jeep Wrangler crashed into his squad SUV.

The crash happened as freezing temperatures and wind gusts created hazardous driving conditions across the Chicago area.
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No one else was injured.

The crash is under investigation. No further information was immediately available.
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