Man killed in crash on I-57 in Chicago's south suburbs
The southbound lanes of Interstate 57 reopened Sunday, hours after a person was fatally hit by a vehicle early Sunday morning in the south suburbs.
The crash happened shortly after 4 a.m. near Vollmer Road in Matteson.
A preliminary investigation by Illinois State Police indicated a crash occurred, and an occupant from one of the vehicles exited their car and was struck by a passing vehicle.
A man was pronounced dead. He was identified as Riley Vercher, 25, of Park Forest.
Another person was taken to an area hospital with unknown injuries.
I-57 southbound was closed at I-80. The I-80 ramp to I-57 southbound was also closed.
ISP said all lanes reopened around 10:10 a.m.
Investigation into the crash remains ongoing.
