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Pedestrian Struck on I-57 in Calumet Park, Causing Major Morning Traffic Disruptions

A woman was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle on northbound I-57 near 127th Street, prompting a full closure of the expressway during rush hour.

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Overview

  • The crash occurred around 6 a.m. on northbound I-57 near 127th Street in Calumet Park, Illinois, involving a pedestrian who was out of her vehicle on the roadway.
  • The injured pedestrian, identified as a woman, was alive but suffered serious injuries and was seen under a vehicle at the scene.
  • Illinois State Police closed all northbound lanes of I-57 by 6:30 a.m., diverting traffic at 127th Street as emergency responders managed the incident.
  • Heavy traffic delays extended back several miles, reaching I-294 near Markham, with significant disruptions to the morning commute in the south suburbs.
  • Local media provided live aerial footage of the scene, illustrating the scale of the response and ongoing traffic impact as the situation developed.