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Pedestrian hit by vehicle while attempting to cross Chicago expressway, state police say

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CHICAGO (CBS) — A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while trying to cross the Dan Ryan Expressway early Sunday morning, Illinois State Police said.

The crash happened just after 3:30 a.m. in the express lanes of southbound I-94 near 43rd Street.

A preliminary investigation indicated that the pedestrian attempted to cross the lanes of traffic and was struck by a passing vehicle, which remained at the scene.

The pedestrian was taken to a hospital with injuries.

The southbound express lanes were shut down for investigation.

No further information was immediately available. 

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