COOK COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) – All southbound lanes of Interstate 57 have reopened after a deadly crash on Sunday, police said.
The crash happened at about 4:07 a.m. north of Vollmer Road near Country Club Hills, according to police.
Illinois State Police said a crash happened and one of the occupants got out of their car and was struck by a passing vehicle.
One person died and another was taken to an area hospital.
The medical examiner identified the man who died as Riley Vercher, 25, of Park Forest.
ISP said I-57 southbound was closed at Interstate 80. The I-80 ramp to I-57 southbound was also closed as of 7:30 a.m.
ABC7 was at the scene as officers investigated at about 6:45 a.m.
Multiple vehicles were seen with damage across the highway.
All lanes reopened at about 10:10 a.m., police said.