Illinois State Police Investigating Crash Involving Trooper Near DuPage Airport

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OCTOBER 15, 2026

 

WEST CHICAGO – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Internal Investigation is investigating a traffic crash involving an ISP officer in DuPage County.

On October 14, 2026, at approximately 12:40 p.m., an on-duty ISP officer was exiting the airport grounds onto Tower Road when they collided with a moped, ejecting the moped driver. Officers rendered aid until EMS arrived on scene and the moped driver was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. The officer was not physically injured.

This investigation is open and ongoing and no additional information is available at this time. ​

 

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Illinois State Police

Public Information Office, Office of the Director

 

 

 

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