Overview

• The crash occurred around 1:05 p.m. on May 22, 2025, at 159th Street eastbound onto I-57 southbound in Markham, Illinois.
• An Illinois State Police trooper was struck by a wrong-way driver and transported to a local hospital with injuries.
• Authorities have not disclosed the trooper's identity or provided updates on their condition as of Thursday evening.
• The Illinois State Police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the crash and whether charges will be filed.
• Both vehicles involved in the collision sustained visible damage, and the ramp area was partially closed for the investigation.