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Nick Martinez
Nick Martinez
Reporter · Chicago, IL
Nick Martinez is a public health reporter who earned his Master’s in Public Health from the University of Chicago. Having previously worked with ProPublica, he focuses on health equity issues affecting the Chicago community.
More from Nick →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 1:36 PM · 1 min read
In this story
Illinois State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on westbound I-80 near the Indiana state line around 3:21 a.m. Friday.
The Details
The crash involved a semi-truck and a car.
Two people were taken to a hospital with injuries, and one person later died. The roadway was closed for an investigation.
COOK COUNTY, Ill. — A crash involving a semi-truck and a car left one person dead and closed part of I-80 in Chicago's south suburbs near the Indiana state line early Friday.
What we know
Illinois State Police said troopers responded to the crash at about 3:21 a.m. in Lansing.
Two people were taken to a hospital with injuries. One person was later pronounced dead, according to state police.
It remains unclear what led up to the crash.
What's next
Westbound I-80 was closed for the crash investigation. State police advised motorists to find another route.
The information in this story came from Illinois State Police.
About This Story
Local news from Joliet Current
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Joliet, Illinois
Section
Health
Published
Friday, November 13, 2026
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1 min
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