Pedestrian hit by car on I-57 in Calumet Park; road reopens, Illinois State Police say

Diane Pathieu Image
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Pedestrian struck by car on I-57; all NB lanes closed
All lanes of I-57 were shut down after a pedestrian was hit by a car on the interstate, video shows.

CALUMET PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- A car hit a female pedestrian Tuesday morning on Interstate 57 in the south suburbs, Illinois State Police said.

The crash took place about 6 a.m. on northbound I-57 near 127th Street in Calumet Park, police said.

ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch

The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital with injuries, police said.

The pedestrian was seen under the car on video. She was seen alive; however, she appeared to be badly injured.

SEE ALSO: Bad crash involving dump truck shuts down Elgin road for hours

Her condition is unknown.

No other injuries were reported.

Police did not immediately provide additional information about what led up to the crash.

All northbound lanes were closed during the investigation, and traffic was diverted off at 127th Street.

The roadway reopened just after 9:20 a.m.

Copyright © 2025 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.