2 Fatal Crashes Within Hours On I-57: Illinois State Police

OAK FOREST, IL — Two crashes on I-57 near Oak Forest late Wednesday and early Thursday resulted in fatalities, Illinois State Police said.

On Wednesday at 8:40 p.m., troopers were called to a two-vehicle crash on I-57 northbound, just south of 159th Street. The crash involved multiple injuries and at least one fatality, state police said. Northbound traffic was diverted off at 167th Street; lanes were reopened at approximately 4:40 a.m.

At around 1:30 a.m. Thursday, state police responded to a three-vehicle crash on I-57 southbound, also at 159th Street. One fatality is reported, state police said. Southbound traffic was diverted off at 159th Street, with lanes reopened at approximately 5:27 a.m.

Victims' identities were not available as of Thursday morning.

Both crashes remain under investigation, state police said.