1 killed in I-55 crash in Woodridge

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
WOODRIDGE, Ill. (WLS) -- One person was killed in a crash on I-55 involving an SUV and a motorcycle Tuesday morning, Illinois State Police said.

Police said a motorcycle was on the I-355 southbound ramp to the I-55 northbound lanes when it crashed and landed on the northbound lanes of I-55.
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The motorcycle driver was ejected and landed on the southbound lanes, police said. The driver was pronounced dead on the scene.

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An SUV traveling in the northbound lanes then crashed into the motorcycle, causing the SUV to rollover, police said.
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Authorities have not released the identity of the motorcycle driver. No other injuries were reported.

Police are also investigating a separate crash on I-55 between I-355 and Lemont Road, involving a semi-truck and at least three other cars. Police closed lanes in both directions as they investigate the crashes and they have since reopened to traffic.
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