MADISON COUNTY, IL — A motorcycle and vehicle collision on southbound Interstate 255 closed the roadway on July 21, around 3 p.m.
The crash occurred near mile marker 29, south of the Illinois 162 exit, according to Illinois State Police. Affected lanes reopened at 6:11 p.m.
One individual was airlifted to a regional hospital via ARCH helicopter. Specific details regarding injuries remain unavailable.
Southbound I-255 was closed from Illinois 162 to the Horseshoe Lake Road exit. Motorists on the interstate were diverted onto Illinois 162, then directed to Illinois 111 and Horseshoe Lake Road as detours.
Authorities have confirmed that a crash reconstruction team is investigating the incident.
This is a developing story; updates will be provided as new information emerges.