Illinois

One Person Killed in Accident at I-55 in Shorewood, IL

Published on: January 24, 2022

Date of Accident
January 21, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-55, Shorewood, IL, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that killed a person at I-55 in Shorewood, IL on January 21st, 2022. Investigators say a passenger vehicle collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer for unknown reasons before becoming wedged under the vehicle. The driver of the car, a 36-year-old Gardner, IL man, was killed. The truck driver was not injured. Additional details were not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Illinois State Police
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, 18-Wheeler
Road/Highway
I-55
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Passenger car collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer

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