DUI driver cited after hitting IDOT minuteman truck on Dan Ryan Expressway
Illinois State Police said the crash happened on the outbound lanes near 26th Street around 3 a.m.
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Illinois State Police said the crash happened on the outbound lanes near 26th Street around 3 a.m.
A driver faces driving under the influence and Scott's Law violation charges Sunday morning after crashing into the rear of an Illinois Department of Transportation minuteman truck on the Dan Ryan Expressway.
A rideshare driver dropped off two victims at an area hospital, who then drove to the 7th District police station to report the incident.
The victims were treated for non-life-threatening injuries and released.
Illinois State Police said the crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. in the local lanes southbound at 44th Street.
The driver did stop after the crash.
Motorists at a ramp from the Eisenhower to the Dan Ryan could not get on or off, and some truck drivers were stuck for more than two and a half hours.
Illinois State Police on Sunday were trying to figure out how a pedestrian ended up on the Dan Ryan.
Illinois State Police on Sunday were trying to figure out how a pedestrian ended up on the Dan Ryan.
The two suspects wanted in connection with the burglaries led Chicago police on a chase along the Dan Ryan Expressway.
At least one person was seen being taken into custody following a high-speed police chase, apparently in connection with an Illinois State Police trooper who was struck by a vehicle.
A crash shut down outbound lanes on the Dan Ryan Expressway for several hours on Wednesday. A truck flipped on its side around 11 a.m., blocking all lanes. Around 12:25 p.m., cleanup crews were using small bulldozers to remove debris from the crash. The city said lanes reopened around 1:45 p.m.
Cars were at a standstill, reaching back nearly 50 blocks to 47th Street.
Illinois State Police said the driver was the only one inside the vehicle. They died at the scene.
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 outbound Dan Ryan Expressway between Roosevelt Road and 18th Street reopened Sunday evening after a shooting disrupted traffic for hours.
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Ulyesee W. Burns, of Calumet Park, was charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm.
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The driver of the struck car exited the expressway and stopped near 22nd and Michigan to call for help.
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The driver of the Honda was taken to an area hospital, where they died. The passenger inside the car was also taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
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