Overview

• Illinois State Police say troopers responded around 4:41–4:45 a.m. to milepost 355 near West 111th/112th Place on Chicago’s South Side.
• Officials confirmed a crash involving a car and a pedestrian that was fatal, with identities and a full narrative yet to be released.
• All southbound lanes are closed near Morgan Park, and drivers are being directed off at West 111th Street.
• Authorities have not announced when the highway will reopen as investigators process the scene.
• One outlet reported multiple vehicles were involved, a detail not corroborated by state police at this time.