IDOT Worker Hurt in Chicago Car Accident near 37th Street

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Chicago, Illinois
southbound Interstate 94 near 37th Street
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Chicago Illinois in Chicago, Illinois: An IDOT Emergency Traffic Patrol truck was stopped with its emergency lights on to assist a disabled car when a Kia sedan lost control and struck the truck, pushing it forward into the disabled vehicle. The IDOT worker, who was standing outside their car at the time, sustained non‐life threatening injuries. Both the worker and the Kia driver were transported to a local hospital.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed IDOT worker Unknown Injured
Unnamed Driver Driver Injured

Original reporting

IDOT Worker Hurt in Chicago Car Accident near 37th Street

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