Driver Airlifted After Crash on I-80 near Ridge Road in Minooka

Police said a semi-truck driver veered off the roadway through the median and overturned on its roof.

Minooka Car Accident
Driver Flown to Hospital After Minooka Accident on I-80 near Ridge Road

Minooka, IL. – A driver was flown to the hospital after a semi-truck collision on Tuesday evening in Minooka, according to the Illinois State Police.

The deadly crash occurred at about 5:40 p.m. August 12, on Interstate 80, east of Ridge Road.

Police said a semi-truck driver veered off the roadway through the median and overturned on its roof.

The semi-driver suffered injuries and was flown to an area hospital.

Authorities closed down all westbound lanes and the left lane of I-80 eastbound for at least three hours following the collision.

No additional information regarding this crash was provided.

An investigation is ongoing.

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