Illinois

One Person Killed in Semi-Truck Accident on I-80 in Minooka, IL

Date
January 26, 2019
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Illinois State Police
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
I-80
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Victim's vehicle rear-ended a semi-truck as the truck was slowing due to an earlier accident in the road


What Happened

Illinois State Police are investigating a crash involving a semi-truck that killed a driver on I-80 in Minooka, IL on January 26th, 2019. Police say the accident occurred when a sedan rear-ended a semi-truck that was slowing due to a previous accident on the road. The sedan driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the semi-truck was not injured.

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