Car Rear-Ended Semi-Truck on I-80 at Wolf Road: Man Seriously Injured
An eastbound motorist was seriously injured when his car rear-ended a semi-truck on I-80 near Wolf Road.
One man was seriously injured when his white Acura rear-ended a semi-truck at 2:23 p.m. Friday on Interstate 80 near Wolf Road.
New Lenox Firefighters extricated the man, who was pinned in his car. He was taken to Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Illinois State Police Master Sgt. Jeff Padilla said the driver of the Acura was eastbound on I-80 when he rear-ended the semi-truck. The driver was pinned under the back of the semi-truck.
He speculated that the semi-truck driver was likely slowing to enter the weigh station.
Eastbound traffic is now moving. One lane has been opened, said Padilla.
The identities of the two involved in the accident have not yet been revealed.
53 resident
9:51 am on Saturday, March 9, 2013
i was stuck in this traffic yest. afternoon which also made me an hour late for work...but hopefully the driver of the car will be alright but from the description of the accident it sure sounds like there was some distracted driving going on when will people learn stay off your cell phones when your driving period!!!
Lori
12:18 pm on Saturday, March 9, 2013
Totally agree with u. 53. Stay off your phones people!!!!!!
Susan
5:06 pm on Saturday, March 9, 2013
Where was it reported that a cell phone was involved?
Deanna
10:54 am on Sunday, March 10, 2013
Thanks susan! Gotta love assumptions!! Hope tje driver recovers..
Rob Berola
4:33 pm on Sunday, March 10, 2013
I passed this accident leaving the Tinley Park area and after seeing the white car pinned under the semi all I could think of was to say a prayer for the driver I am Shocked to learn this wasn't a fatal crash because it looked very bad