Posen, IL (June 29, 2025) – An Illinois State Police trooper is recovering after a driver crashed into their squad car while the trooper was helping with a separate crash early Saturday, June 28, on Interstate 57 near south suburban Posen.
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Police said the trooper was inside their squad car around 1:45 a.m. on I-57 near 147th Street, conducting a traffic crash investigation, when he was rear-ended by a Mercedes-Benz C300 sedan. The driver, a 33-year-old man, was cited for driving under the influence and Scott’s Law violations for failing to slow down or move over when approaching an emergency vehicle with its emergency lights activated. At least one person from the vehicle and the trooper both were taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries.
However, police are still investigating the cause of the accident and suspect DUI. Witnesses were asked to contact authorities if they had more information.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their family members at this time.
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Auto accidents result in tens of thousands of injuries nationwide, with an alarming proportion of these incidents occurring across the state of Illinois and in the greater Chicagoland area. However, there may be some legal options available after a victim is hit, injured, or killed by a negligent party, whether that entity is another driver, train conductor, trucking company, or manufacturer.
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