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Pedestrian killed in crash on I-55 near Weber Road

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A Joliet man was killed as he walked across Interstate 55 north of Weber Road in Will County, police said.

About 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Daniel Wolzen, 37, was walking across the southbound lanes of I-55 for reasons that remain unknown, according to a statement released by the Illinois State Police.

The preliminary results of an autopsy on Friday revealed Wolzen died from multiple injuries he suffered after he was struck by a vehicle, according to the Will County Coroner’s Office.

Wolzen was struck by a Chevrolet Malibu heading south on I-55., according to police, and a Buick Enclave then hit the Malibu.

Wolzen was pronounced deceased on the scene, police said.

The southbound lanes of I-55 at Route 53 and the left two lanes at the scene were closed for the investigation, police said. All lanes were reopened about 9 p.m. on Thursday.

“The events surrounding the crash remain under investigation and no further information is available at this time,” police said.

Felix Sarver

Felix Sarver

Felix Sarver covers crime and courts for The Herald-News