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Deer Strike Triggers Chain-Reaction Crash, Shutting Eastbound I-80 Near Wolf Road

Traffic backups extended across south suburbs during the morning commute.

Overview

  • Illinois State Police responded around 5:39 a.m. to a multi-vehicle crash on I-80 eastbound at milepost 144 near Wolf Road in Will County.
  • Officers say a car hit a deer, after which four other passenger vehicles collided with it in a chain reaction.
  • The driver of the initial vehicle was taken to a nearby hospital with injuries.
  • All eastbound lanes were shut as crews worked to clear the scene, causing heavy delays through Orland Park, Mokena, and New Lenox.
  • Authorities said the investigation is ongoing and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.