1 dies in Interstate 80 crash involving semi and minivan

Avoid interstate eastbound between Ottawa, La Salle

A sign for the eastbound direction of Interstate 80 seen on Aug. 15, 2024, in Joliet. — A rollover crash was reported on Interstate 80 eastbound near the Utica exit, backing up eastbound traffic. (Felix Sarver)

May 05, 2025 at 7:24 pm CDT

A crash victim died following a two-vehicle crash Monday night involving a semi-trailer and a minivan on Interstate 80, the Illinois State Police said in an email.

ISP responded to a crash at 6:45 p.m. on I-80 eastbound at mile marker 86 near Ottawa, police said.

“There is a confirmed fatality and other injuries,” police said.

As of 7:58 p.m. Monday, all lanes of traffic are closed down due to the crash.

Shaw Local News Network will have more information on the crash as it becomes available.