All southbound lanes of Interstate 55 were blocked for several hours in Will County after a motorcycle crash that left one person with life-threatening injuries.
According to Illinois State Police, the motorcycle was attempting to get around traffic near a construction zone when it struck a barrier, ejecting the rider from the vehicle.
That individual was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, but no further details were available on their condition.
Authorities say that all southbound lanes had closed at Route 53 because of the crash, which took place early Tuesday afternoon. Lanes reopened just before 4 p.m.
No further information was immediately available.
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