COOK COUNTY, Ill. — An Illinois State Police trooper was injured and hospitalized Thursday afternoon after being struck by a wrong-way driver in Markham, officials confirmed.
What Happened:
- The collision occurred just after 1 p.m. on the 159th Street eastbound ramp to I-57 southbound.
- According to authorities, the trooper’s vehicle was hit by a car traveling in the wrong direction.
Current Status:
- The trooper was transported to a local hospital with injuries.
- No information has been released regarding the trooper’s identity or extent of injuries.
Ongoing Investigation:
- The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
- It’s currently unclear whether the wrong-way driver will face any charges.
Authorities say more details will be released as the investigation develops.
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