A man changing a tire on the shoulder of southbound Interstate 55, near Joliet's U.S. 30 exit, was struck by a dump truck this morning, according to the Illinois State Police.
The victim, whose identity was not released, was transported to Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. His condition is not known, Sgt. Scott Angus said.
No information on the truck driver, including his identity or whether he was ticketed or arrested, is yet available, Angus said. More details should be available later.
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