Illinois State Police trooper's vehicle struck while making traffic stop on I-355, officials say

Friday, August 12, 2022
LEMONT, Ill. (WLS) -- Charges are pending against the driver accused of hitting an Illinois State trooper's vehicle on I-355 Friday.

State Police releasing a new photo showing the damage to that trooper's SUV.
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Investigators say a Tinley Park man rear-ended the trooper who was making a traffic stop near Lemont.

Both the trooper and that other driver will be okay, officials say.
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However, state police are warning people to pay attention and move over when they see an emergency vehicle.

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So far this year, 15 ISP squad cars have been struck in relation to the "move over" law.
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