WHITESIDE COUNTY, Ill. — An Illinois State Police trooper was injured after their car was struck by another vehicle.
According to an ISP press release, a member of ISP Troop 1 was hit on I-88 westbound near milepost 23.5 in Whiteside County on Monday, March 16. The trooper said they pulled over with their emergency lights on to assist a driver who had slid off the roadway. While stopped, officials said a sedan lost control and hit the trooper’s car in the rear while they were still inside.
ISP said the trooper’s injuries were serious but not life-threatening.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing, and charges may follow depending on the findings.
ISP has identified six crashes related to the state’s Move Over Law so far in 2026. The law requires drivers to slow down and move over when approaching any emergency vehicle, emergency worker or any vehicle with its emergency or hazard lights on. First-time violators may be fined up to $10,000, and if anyone is injured, a driver’s license may be suspended for up to two years.