The crash happened on Sunday at about 6:31 p.m. in the 17300-block of New Lenox Road, according to the Will County Sheriff's Office.
Police said an 18-year-old was driving a Honda sedan westbound when he lost control, crossed into the eastbound lane, and slid off the road.
The car then crashed into a large unoccupied piece of construction equipment, officials said.
The 18-year-old was taken to an area hospital where he died.
He was identified as Mason Smolik of Joliet by the Will County Coroner's Office.