Person dead after wrong-way driver slams into semi on I-80 – NBC Chicago

Published
May 25, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Joliet, Illinois
Interstate 80
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Incident type
Semi truck, Crash

Summary

Semi Truck Crash Joliet Illinois in Joliet, Illinois: A person died and another was injured after a wrong-way driver hit a semi-truck on I-80. Traffic was closed for several hours, with lanes reopening just after 4 p.m.

Original reporting

Person dead after wrong-way driver slams into semi on I-80 – NBC Chicago

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