Driver Killed After Crashing into Construction Zone Barrier on I-80 in Joliet

The driver of the car was rushed to a hospital where they later succumbed to their injuries.

Joliet Car Accident

Driver Killed After Slamming into Construction Zone Barrier on I-80 in Joliet

Joliet, IL. – A driver was killed after slamming into a construction zone barrier on Monday afternoon in Joliet, according to the Illinois State Police.

The accident occurred a while after 2:30 p.m. on April 6 on eastbound I-80 at Chicago Street.

Police said a vehicle crashed into a construction zone barrier for reasons still under investigation.

The driver of the car was rushed to a hospital where they later succumbed to their injuries.

Police closed all eastbound lanes at Larkin Avenue at 3:45 p.m. to give way to an on-scene investigation.

No additional details regarding this crash were provided.

The incident remains under investigation.

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