Crime & Safety

Woman Falls From Overpass at I-80 and LaGrange Road

The woman was immediately transported to the hospital, officials say.

Traffic was briefly shut down Saturday afternoon as emergency crews responded to an incident at I-80 and LaGrange Road. 

A Mokena Fire Department official confirms that a woman was transported to the hospital after she either jumped or fell from the overpass. 

Her condition was not immediately known, as paramedics had not yet returned from the hospital.

Police and firefighters were called to the scene around 1:45 p.m. The scene has since been cleared and traffic has returned to normal in the area.   


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