At least 1 killed in Morgan Park crash that shut down southbound I-57 for hours, ISP says

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Sunday, October 12, 2025
1 killed in South Side crash that closed SB I-57 for hours: ISP

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A deadly crash shut down southbound Interstate 57 on Chicago's South Side for hours on Sunday morning, Illinois State Police said.

ISP said troopers responded to I-57 southbound near 111th Street, in the city's Morgan Park neighborhood, just after 4:40 a.m.

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The crash involved a car and a pedestrian, ISP said. Video captured emergency crews on the scene.

All southbound lanes were closed and traffic was diverted at 111th Street until lanes reopened around 11 a.m.

Authorities are investigating and did not immediately provide further information about the crash.

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