A stolen Amazon vehicle was involved in one of two fatal crashes overnight on I-57 in Chicago’s south suburbs, Illinois State Police said.
Thursday, January 30, 2025 11:03PM
A stolen Amazon vehicle was involved in one of two separate fatal crashes on I-57 near Chicago’s south suburb Markham, Illinois State Police said.
COOK COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) — At least two people died in two separate crashes on I-57 in Chicago’s south suburbs, Illinois State Police said.
A stolen Amazon vehicle was involved in the first of the deadly crashes. Police said the car was taken from the fulfillment center in Matteson.
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The first crash happened on I-57 northbound at 167th street at around 9 p.m. Wednesday, ISP said.
Two cars were involved in the crash. ISP said at least one person died in the stolen Amazon vehicle and three others inside were injured. No information regarding the deceased person was released.
Northbound lanes of I-57 were closed through the night until 4:40 a.m.
The second deadly crash happened on the southbound lanes of I-57 at 159th Street early Thursday.
ISP said the crash happened at about 1:35 a.m.
Three cars were involved in the crash, which officials said involved at least one fatality. No information regarding the victim was released.
Southbound lanes were closed but reopened at about 5:27 a.m.
All lanes of I-57 have reopened in both directions.
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A stolen Amazon vehicle was involved in one of two fatal crashes overnight on I-57 in Chicago’s south suburbs, Illinois State Police said.