Illinois State Police Seeks Public’s Assistance in Serious Injury Hit-And-Run Crash on I-80
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 7, 2026
November 7, 2026
NEW LENOX– Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 is requesting the public’s assistance in a serious injury, hit-and-run crash that occurred early Sunday morning. On November 1, 2026, between 3:10 a.m. and 3:19 a.m., a two-unit property damage traffic crash occurred on I-80 eastbound at Maple Road in New Lenox. A passenger exited from one of the vehicles involved on the right shoulder to assess the damage. After exiting, a passing vehicle struck the passenger standing outside. The offending vehicle, described as a white, silver, or black sedan, fled the scene. The passenger who was struck was transported to an area hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries.
Anyone with information regarding the crash or who may have dashcam video of the crash, is asked to please contact Illinois State Police Zone 1 at (847) 294-4400 or email ISP.CrimeTips@Illinois.gov. Witnesses can remain anonymous.
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