IDOT worker struck while helping stranded driver on Dan Ryan express lanes, ISP says

Published
June 14, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Chicago, Illinois
I-94 southbound express lanes near 37th Street
View on map
Incident type
Crash, Workplace

Summary

Car Crash Chicago Illinois in Chicago, Illinois: An IDOT worker was struck while helping a stranded driver on the Dan Ryan express lanes when a KIA sedan lost control and crashed into an IDOT Emergency Traffic Patrol truck. The worker and the KIA driver sustained non‐life‐threatening injuries and were taken to a hospital.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed IDOT worker Unknown Injured
Unnamed Driver Driver Injured
Unnamed KIA sedan driver At-fault party

Original reporting

IDOT worker struck while helping stranded driver on Dan Ryan express lanes, ISP says

Related accident news