ISP squad car struck on I-55; driver cited under Move Over Law

FOX23 News at 9 p.m

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (KBSI) — An Illinois State Police squad car was struck Tuesday on Interstate 55 while a trooper conducted a commercial vehicle inspection, authorities said.

The incident occurred around 12:40 p.m. on northbound I-55 near milepost 88. Police said the squad car was parked on the shoulder with emergency lights activated while the trooper inspected a semi-truck.

A U-Haul truck pulling a trailer failed to move over and sideswiped the squad car, according to officials. No injuries were reported.

The driver, identified as 79-year-old Lynn Pulfrey of Rockford, was cited for improper lane usage and violating Illinois’ Move Over Law.