Semi hits pedestrian on I-94 in north suburbs, Illinois State Police say

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Friday, June 19, 2026 10:53PM
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LAKE COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- A semi hit a pedestrian Friday afternoon on Interstate 94 in the north suburbs Lake County

The crash happened around 12:13 p.m. on eastbound I-94 in Lake County, Illinois State Police said.

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The circumstances surrounding the pedestrian who was hit by the truck being on I-94 were not immediately clear.

The crash happened on I-94 near Wadsworth, Illinois.

The three right lanes of eastbound I-94 were close as of 12:18 p.m., state police said.

Chopper 7 was over the scene around 4:30 p.m., where the lanes still appeared to be closed over four hours later.

A semi was still parked on the road, and another vehicle appeared to have crashed off of the road into trees.

No further information was available as police continue to investigate.

This is a developing story.

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