I-55 Illinois closed

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  1. HalpinUout

    HalpinUout Road Train Member

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    Two different accidents today on I-55 around the I-80 interchange... According to the news 55 north and south bound just south of I-80 will be closed for several more hours due to multiple deaths... I cant link the news story maybe someone can help me out?
     
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  3. Streamer

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    HalpinUout Thanks this.
  4. Marksteven

    Marksteven Road Train Member

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    Looks like the Trucker is being charged with 4 Deaths.
     
  5. HalpinUout

    HalpinUout Road Train Member

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    Ya according to WGN News the driver admitted to driving over his hours...
     
  6. 201

    201 Road Train Member

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    Oh dear, here we go again.
     
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  7. c64basic

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    Driver held on $1 million bond in I-55 crash that killed 4

    latest snips:
     
  8. Marksteven

    Marksteven Road Train Member

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    Looking at some of the pics, those 4wheelers didnt stand a chance
     
  9. w.h.o

    w.h.o Road Train Member

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    What a mess can't even tell how it happen. Guess he merge in speeding and slam into those cars.
     
  10. Marksteven

    Marksteven Road Train Member

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    I'm not good a posting links However the local news story stated that He was speeding thru a Construction zone near the Des Plaines Bridge
    when he changed lanes abruptly and struck several vehicles. Screw Him!
     
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  11. KenworthGuyNH

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    And he spoke to the judge through an interpreter...............wtf
     
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