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Illinois: State Police trooper struck by tractor-trailer along I-55
Illinois Law Enforcement
An Illinois State Police trooper was struck by a tractor-trailer while working a traffic crash along northbound Interstate 55 late Wednesday night. Just before 11 p.m., the trooper was standing outside his vehicle assisting with the crash investigation when he was hit.
The trooper was airlifted from the scene to St. Louis University Hospital and his injuries are not considered life-threatening, according to Josh Korando, Illinois State Police spokesperson.