Joliet, IL (May 25, 2026) – One person was killed and another injured after a wrong-way crash on westbound Interstate 80 in Joliet Monday morning, May 25. Illinois State Police said a vehicle travelled in the wrong direction and struck a semi-truck near Briggs Street around 11:15 a.m.
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Both people involved were taken to local hospitals, where one was pronounced dead. The identity of the person killed had not been released at the time of this report. The condition of the second person was not immediately known.
Westbound Interstate 80 was shut down for several hours following the wreck, with traffic diverted to US-30.
Investigators continue to work the case, and no further details had been made available as of publication.
We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the person who lost their life and wish a full recovery to the injured person.
How Do You Get a Police Report After a Crash in Joliet, IL?
When a crash involves a fatality or serious injury on a highway like I-80, Illinois State Police are typically the reporting agency, not local police. That distinction matters when you go to request the report.
For crashes handled by ISP, you can submit a request through the Illinois State Police crash report portal online, or visit a district headquarters in person. There is generally a small fee, and you will need basic details about the collision (the date, location, and the names of those involved). Reports are typically available within several days of the crash, though complex cases may take longer.
A police report is one of the most useful documents that a car accident lawyer can use in any personal injury or wrongful death claim. It captures the officers who responded observations, any citations issued, witness information, and the preliminary assessment of how the collision occurred.
Wrong-way crashes on Illinois interstates tend to produce catastrophic outcomes, particularly when a passenger vehicle meets a fully loaded semi at highway speed. I-80 runs through Will County as one of the most heavily trafficked freight corridors in the country. Collisions along this stretch can involve multiple liable parties, including the wrong-way driver, a trucking company, or others depending on the circumstances.
Families dealing with a wrongful death in Illinois have legal options worth understanding. At Ankin Law, we work with families and injured individuals across the state to help them walk through the legal aftermath of a serious crash.
Our team at Ankin Law can be reached at (844) 600-0000. We can explain to you how to obtain the report, what it may contain, and what compensation could be available.
Note: We use outside sources such as news reports, police reports, social media platforms, and first-hand or eyewitness accounts about accidents that happen throughout the state of Illinois. We have not verified any of the facts surrounding this particular accident. Please contact Ankin Law, LLC, if you locate any incorrect information in our post. We will correct it immediately or remove a post if requested.
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