Pedestrian killed in I-55 crash in Chicago's southwest suburbs

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A pedestrian was hit and killed by a car on Interstate 55 in the southwest suburbs of Chicago early Sunday morning. The crash happened in the southbound lanes near Weber Road in Romeoville. A second crash involving three vehicles also occurred, but no one was injured in that incident. Illinois State Police are investigating the initial fatal crash.

Why it matters

Interstate 55 is a major highway running through the Chicago metropolitan area, and crashes on this route can have significant impacts on traffic and public safety. Pedestrian fatalities on highways are also concerning, as they raise questions about highway safety and design.

The details

According to Illinois State Police, troopers responded to the scene around 12:39 a.m. for the initial crash involving the pedestrian. The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital, where they died. A second crash then occurred involving three other vehicles, but no one was injured in that incident. Southbound lanes were closed, and traffic was diverted onto Illinois Route 53 as troopers investigated. The lanes were reopened a little after 5 a.m.

• The crash happened around 12:39 a.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
• Southbound lanes were closed and reopened by a little after 5 a.m. on March 1, 2026.

What’s next

Illinois State Police will continue to investigate the cause of the initial fatal crash involving the pedestrian.