1 Dead, Trooper Injured In Crash On I-57 At 147th Street
CHICAGO (CBS)-- One person died and an Illinois State trooper was injured in a multiple vehicle crash on the I-57.
Now that the sun is up we can see more of this crash investigation blocking IB I-57 before the Cal-Sag. Police still forcing everyone off at Sibley/147th. It's solid starting at 159th. Get on at 127th to avoid the delay. pic.twitter.com/7udgi7mbI8
— Jeanette Hudson (@JHudsontraffic) February 3, 2020
The incident took place in the northbound lanes at 147th Street. The left two northbound lanes are still shut down.
Officials said the trooper was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
One person in the other vehicle involved in the crash was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The crash is under investigation.