Driver Pulled From Car After Crash With Semi On I-57 South: ISP

RICHTON PARK, IL — One driver was injured after a car struck a semi on I-57 South near Richton Park Friday morning, Illinois State Police said.

The crash happened north of Sauk Trail just after 6:30 a.m., state police said. A semi was reportedly parked on the right shoulder, when a sedan went off the road and struck the semi.

The driver of the sedan had to be extricated from the vehicle before being taken to an area hospital with injuries, Illinois State Police said.

All lanes of I-57 southbound are closed as police investigate. Traffic was getting by slowly on the left shoulder as of 8:30 a.m., state police said.

Police anticipate the road will remain closed for some time. Drivers are urged to find alternate routes.