Police said a passenger who had gotten out of a vehicle was hit while standing on the shoulder, and eastbound lanes were diverted to I-355 northbound.
NEW LENOX, IL - November 1, 2026
According to Illinois State Police, one person was seriously hurt early Sunday in a hit-and-run crash traveling east on I-80, near Maple Road. Few other details have been reported.
Key Facts
- Date: Early Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Location: I-80 eastbound at Maple Road, New Lenox, Illinois
- Type of crash: Hit-and-run
- Injuries / fatalities: One person reported with serious injuries
- Responding agencies: Illinois State Police
- Reported by: Patch
Crash Overview
Troopers responded to a call at 3:19 a.m. Sunday reporting a hit-and-run involving injuries. Initially, the incident was reported as an ejection. Police said, however, that the person who was struck was a passenger who had gotten out of the vehicle and was hit while standing on the shoulder.
The injured person was taken to Silver Cross Hospital, according to state police. Few other details about the crash have been reported.
People Involved
The person struck was a passenger who had left the vehicle before being hit on the shoulder. The injured person was described as critically injured in the reporting, and state police said the person was transported to Silver Cross Hospital with serious injuries. No other information about the person has been reported.
Traffic Impact
Eastbound I-80 lanes were diverted to I-355 northbound following the crash. All lanes were reopened as of 8:50 a.m. Sunday.
If You Were Involved
If you were involved in a crash, these general steps may help:
- Seek medical attention even if you feel fine.
- Document the scene with photos or video if it is safe to do so.
- Exchange information with the other drivers and note any witnesses.
- Request the official crash report from the law enforcement agency that responded.
- Notify your insurer as soon as reasonably possible.
- Consider speaking with a qualified attorney if you were injured or face significant losses.