Illinois

Man Killed in Accident at I-55 in McLean County, IL

Published on: December 2, 2021

Date of Accident
November 22, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-55, McLean, IL, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a collision that killed a man at  I-55 in McLean County, IL on November 22nd, 2021. Police say the incident happened just before 4:30 p.m. A passenger vehicle operated by a 64-year-old Berkeley man is said to have veered into a right shoulder of southbound I-55 for unknown reasons. It then collided with the rear of a flatbed tow truck responding to a separate crash. The Berkeley man died at the scene. A 25-year-old passenger was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Illinois State Police
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, Flat Bed Tow Truck
Road/Highway
I-55
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Passenger vehicle veered into a median before crashing into the rear of a flat bed tow truck

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